Province of Florence facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Province of Florence
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| Country |  Italy |
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| Region | Toscana | |
| Capital | Florence | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,514 km2 (1,357 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 933,860 | |
| • Density | 265/km2 (690/sq mi) | |
| ISTAT | 048 | |
| Vehicle registration | FI | |
| No. of communes | = 44 | |
The Province of Florence (called "Provincia di Firenze" in Italian) was an important area in the Tuscany region of Italy. It was a province, which is like a large administrative area. This province covered about 3,514 square kilometers.
It was home to around 933,860 people in 2001. The province was made up of 44 smaller towns and cities, known as comuni. A big part of the province was located in the flat area around the Arno River. This river area grew into a busy urban center, especially around the main city of Florence.
The city of Florence is very famous. It was the capital city for both the Province of Florence and the entire Tuscany region.
Main Cities in the Province
The Province of Florence had several important cities and towns. These places were home to many people and had their own unique features.
- Florence - This was the largest city, with about 366,488 people living there. It's known for its amazing art and history.
- Scandicci - Around 50,003 people lived in Scandicci.
- Sesto Fiorentino - This city had about 46,702 residents.
- Empoli - Empoli was home to about 46,017 people.
- Campi Bisenzio - About 39,176 people lived in Campi Bisenzio.
- Bagno a Ripoli - This town had around 25,228 residents.
- Fucecchio - About 21,912 people lived in Fucecchio.
- Pontassieve - This town had around 20,581 residents.
- Borgo San Lorenzo - About 17,350 people lived here.
Hospitals and Healthcare
The Province of Florence had many hospitals to care for its residents. These hospitals provided important medical services.
In the city of Florence, there were several hospitals:
- C.T.O
- Careggi
- I.O.T
- Mayer
- Oftalmico
- Ponte Nuovo
- Hospital of San Giovanni di Dio
- Santa Maria Nuova
- Villa d'Ognissanti
- Villa Monna Tessa
Other towns in the province also had their own hospitals:
- In Empoli, there was the Hospital of San Giuseppe di Empoli. It had two different buildings.
- In Castelfiorentino, you could find the Hospital of Santa Verdiana di Castelfiorentino.
- In Fucecchio, there was the Hospital of San Pietro Igneo di Fucecchio.
- In Bagno a Ripoli, the Hospital of Santa Maria Annunziata served the community.
See Also
In Spanish: Provincia de Florencia para niños
