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Province of Prato facts for kids
| Province of Prato Prato |
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| Province | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 365 km2 (141 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 227,886 |
| • Density | 624/km2 (1,620/sq mi) |
| Postal Code | 59100 |
| Telephone prefix | 0574 |
| ISTAT | 100 |
| Vehicle registration | PO |
| No. of communes | = 7 |
The Province of Prato (Italian: Provincia di Prato) is a province in the Tuscany region of Italy. The capital of the province is the city of Prato. It was formed from part of the province of Florence in 1992.
The province has an area of 365 km² and a total population of 227,886 (2001). There are 7 comune (municipalities) in the province.
Comuni and population
| Municipality | Population |
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| Prato | 182,038 |
| Montemurlo | 18,044 |
| Carmignano | 12,930 |
| Vaiano | 9,645 |
| Poggio a Caiano | 9,167 |
| Vernio | 5,853 |
| Cantagallo, Italy | 2,841 |
Famous people born in Prato
- Birthplace of Italian football legend Paolo Rossi.