Province of Belluno facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Province of Belluno
Province
The city of Belluno with the Schiara mountain
Map with the province of Belluno, in red, in Italy
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Capital	Belluno
Comuni	64
Area
• Total	3,672.26 km2 (1,417.87 sq mi)
Population  (1 January 2016)
• Total	206,856
• Density	56.32934/km2 (145.8923/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	32100
Telephone prefix	0437
ISO 3166 code	IT-BL
Vehicle registration	BL
ISTAT	025
Website	Official website: http://www.provincia.belluno.it/

The Province of Belluno is a special area in the Veneto region of Italy. Its main city, or capital, is Belluno. This province is famous for its amazing mountains and beautiful natural places.

Exploring the Geography of Belluno

The Province of Belluno covers about 3,672 square kilometers (1,418 square miles). It is the most northern province in the Veneto region. Almost all of this area is covered by mountains!

Majestic Mountains and Rivers

In the eastern part of the province, you'll find the Dolomites. These are tall mountains that are part of the eastern Alps. The highest point in the province, and in the entire Veneto region, is Marmolada. This mountain stands tall at 3,342 meters (10,965 feet) high.

The province also has lots of water, especially the wide Piave river. This river flows through the province from north to south.

The southern part of the province is known as Valbelluna. This is the biggest and most populated valley in the area.

Veneto provinces. The Province of Belluno is the northernmost one.

Neighboring Regions and Countries

The Province of Belluno shares its borders with several other places:

• To the north, it borders Austria (specifically the regions of Tyrol and Carinthia).
• To the east, it borders the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy, including the Udine and Pordenone provinces.
• To the south, it borders the Treviso and Vicenza provinces.
• To the west and northwest, it borders the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region of Italy, including the Trento and South Tyrol provinces.

People and Population

As of January 1, 2016, there were 206,856 people living in the Province of Belluno. This means there were about 56 people living in each square kilometer.

Evolution of the population in the Belluno province

Different Languages Spoken

In the Province of Belluno, there are two groups of people who speak different languages, and these groups are now officially recognized by law:

• Some people speak Ladin, which is a Romance language. You can find them in the three towns of Colle Santa Lucia, Livinallongo del Col di Lana, and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
• Others speak German. These communities live in the towns of Sappada, Farra d'Alpago, and Tambre.

Towns and Villages

There are 64 different towns and villages, called comuni, in the Province of Belluno. Here is a list of them:

Biggest Towns

Here are the 10 largest towns (comuni) in the province, based on their population, area, and how high they are above sea level.

Gallery

Images for kids

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  The Province of Belluno shown within of Lombardy–Venetia.

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Belluno para niños