Province of Prato facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Province of Prato Prato
Province
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Capital	Prato
Area
• Total	365 km2 (141 sq mi)
Population
• 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 (in Italian, Provincia di Prato) is a special area in Italy. It is a province located in the Tuscany region. The main city and capital of this province is Prato.

This province was created in 1992. Before that, it was part of the Province of Florence. The Province of Prato covers an area of about 365 square kilometers (141 square miles). In 2001, it had a total population of 227,886 people. There are 7 smaller towns, called municipalities or comuni, within the province.

Towns and their populations

Here are the main towns, or comuni, in the Province of Prato and how many people lived in them in 2001:

Famous people from Prato

The Province of Prato is known as the birthplace of some interesting people. One famous person born here is Paolo Rossi. He was a legendary Italian football player.