Province of Asti facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Province of Asti Asti
Province
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Capital	Asti
Area
• Total	1,504.5 km2 (580.9 sq mi)
Population  (2004)
• Total	206,265
• Density	137/km2 (350/sq mi)
Postal Code	14010-14026, 14030, 14032-14037, 14039-14055, 14057-14059, 14100
Telephone prefix	011, 0141, 0144
ISTAT	005
Vehicle registration	AT
No. of communes	118

Province of Asti
Province
The provincial seat.
Map highlighting the location of the province of Asti in Italy
Country	Italy
Region	Piedmont
Capital(s)	Asti
Comuni	118
Area
• Total	1,504.5 km2 (580.9 sq mi)
Population  (31 August 2017)
• Total	215,871
• Density	143.484/km2 (371.621/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	14010-14026, 14030, 14032-14037, 14039-14055, 14057-14059, 14100
Telephone prefix	011, 0141, 0144
Vehicle registration	AT
ISTAT	005

The Province of Asti (which in Italian is Provincia di Asti) is a special area in northern Italy. It is part of the Piedmont region. The main city and capital of this province is Asti.

The Province of Asti is located in a beautiful part of Italy. It shares its borders with other important areas. To the northwest, it is next to the Metropolitan City of Turin. To the southwest, it borders the province of Cuneo. On its eastern side, you'll find the province of Alessandria. It also has a very short border to the south with the province of Savona in the Liguria region.

This province covers an area of about 1,504.5 square kilometers (580.9 square miles). As of 2017, about 215,871 people live here.

History of Asti Province

A Moscato d'Asti.

The Province of Asti was officially created again on April 1, 1935. This happened by a special order from King Victor Emmanuel III. Before this, it was part of the Province of Alessandria. It had joined that province back in 1859.

The Province of Asti received a very important award called the Gold Medal for Military Valor. This medal was given for its brave actions during the last two years of World War II. The people of Asti helped in the fight against the enemy as part of the partisan resistance.

Cities and Towns in Asti

The Province of Asti has 118 different cities and towns. These are called comuni in Italian. Here are some of the largest ones, based on how many people live there:

Images for kids

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  Map of the province of Asti

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Asti para niños