Province of Vicenza facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Province of Vicenza
Province
Villa Cordellina Lombardi, Vicenza
Map with the province of Vicenza, in red, in Italy
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Capital	Vicenza
Comuni	120
Area
• Total	2,722.53 km2 (1,051.17 sq mi)
Population  (1 January 2016)
• Total	867,314
• Density	318.5691/km2 (825.0902/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	36100, 36010-36078
Telephone prefix	0424, 0444, 0445
ISO 3166 code	IT-VI
Vehicle registration	VI
ISTAT	024
Website	Official website: http://www.provincia.vicenza.it/

The Province of Vicenza (Italian: Provincia di Vicenza) is a cool place in the Veneto region of Italy. It is one of the many provinces that make up the country. The main city, or capital, of this province is Vicenza.

Discover the Province of Vicenza

Where is Vicenza Province?

Map of the Vicenza province

The Province of Vicenza covers an area of about 2,722 square kilometers. That's about 1,051 square miles! The southern part of the province is mostly flat land. This area is known as the Pianura veneta. However, there are some small hills called the Berici Hills south of the city of Vicenza.

The northern part of the province has many tall mountains. The highest mountain is Cima Dódici, which stands at 2,336 meters (7,664 feet) high. This mountain is right on the border with the province of Trento.

Mountains and Rivers

This province has lots of water! The two most important rivers are:

• The Brenta River, which is about 174 kilometers (108 miles) long.
• The Bacchiglione River, which is about 118 kilometers (73 miles) long.

Veneto provinces.

The Province of Vicenza shares its borders with several other provinces. To the north, it borders the Province of Trento. To the northeast, you'll find the Province of Belluno. The Province of Treviso is to the east, and the Province of Padua is to the south. Finally, to the west, it borders the Province of Verona.

		Trento province (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region)	Belluno province
	Verona province		Treviso province and Padua province
		Vicenza province
	Verona province	Padua province	Padua province

How Many People Live Here?

As of January 1, 2016, there were 867,314 people living in the Province of Vicenza. This means there are about 318 people living in each square kilometer.

How the Population of Vicenza Province Has Grown

Cities and Towns

The Province of Vicenza has 120 different municipalities, which are like small cities or towns. In Italy, these are called comuni.

Biggest Cities in Vicenza Province

Here are the 12 largest comuni in the province, based on their population in 2016:

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See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Vicenza para niños