Province of Turin facts for kids
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Province of Turin
Turin
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Capital | Turin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,821 km2 (2,634 sq mi) |
| Population
(2004)
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| • Total | 2,121,233 |
| • Density | 311/km2 (810/sq mi) |
| Postal Code |
10010-10020, 10022-10026, 10028-10032, 10034-10038, 10040-10046, 10048, 10050-10078, 10080-10088, 10090-10095, 10098-10100
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| Telephone prefix |
011, 0121, 0122, 0123, 0124, 0125, 0161
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| ISTAT | 001 |
| Vehicle registration | TO |
| No. of communes | 315 |
The former Province of Turin was a special area in the Piedmont region of Italy. It was like a large county with its own local government. The main city and capital of this province was Turin.
The Province of Turin existed until December 31, 2014. After that date, it changed into something new called the Metropolitan City of Turin. This new area still has Turin as its main city.
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Where Was the Province of Turin Located?
The Province of Turin covered a large area of about 6,830 square kilometers (2,637 square miles). In 2011, about 2.3 million people lived there.
Local Towns and Areas
The province had 316 comuni. A comune is like a small town or local area with its own local government. This was the highest number of comuni in any province in Italy! For comparison, the Province of Cuneo had 250 comuni.
Turin was not only the capital of the province. It was also the very first national capital of a united Italy back in 1861.
What Was the Economy Like?
The Province of Turin was an important place for business and trade. It had strong connections with many countries.
Key Products and Trade
The most important things that the Turin area sent to other countries were cars, machines, and metal products. They traded a lot with countries like Germany, France, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Romania, and the Czech Republic.
Main Economic Activities
The economy of the province was mostly based on services. This means things like shops, banks, hospitals, and schools. Services made up 66% of the total economic activity.
Industry was the second biggest part, making up 32%. This included factories that made cars and other goods. Agriculture, which is farming, was a smaller part of the economy at 2%.
To help people start their own businesses, the local government had a program called "Start your own business" (in Italian, Mettersi in Proprio). This program gave advice to people who had new business ideas.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Turín para niños
