Rovigo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rovigo
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| Città di Rovigo | |
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Rovigo (RO) |
| Frazioni | see list |
| Area | |
| • Total | 108.81 km2 (42.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2014)
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| • Total | 52,170 |
| • Density | 479.46/km2 (1,241.79/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Rodigini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
45100
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| Dialing code | 0425 |
| Patron saint | St. Bellinus of Padua |
| Saint day | November 26 |
Rovigo is a cool town in the Veneto region of Italy. It's the main city of the Rovigo province. Think of it as the capital city for its area!
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Exploring Rovigo's Location
Rovigo is located in a flat area called Polesine. This land is quite low, making it unique.
Where is Rovigo on the Map?
Rovigo is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) southwest of Venice. It's also around 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Padua. The town sits right next to the Adigetto Canal.
Rivers and the Sea Near Rovigo
The area around Rovigo is between two important rivers: the Adige and the Canal Bianco. The town is also about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of the Adriatic Sea. There's one small part of Rovigo, called Fenil del Turco, that is south of the Canal Bianco.
What is Polesine?
Polesine is the name for the low-lying land between the lower parts of the Adige and Po rivers and the sea. People often talk about where the name "Polesine" comes from. It usually refers to the Rovigo province. Sometimes, it can also include nearby towns like Adria and Ferrara.
Images for kids
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The "Donà" tower.
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Stamp of Lombardy and Venetia, 5 soldi issue 1864, cancelled at ROVIGO
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Giulio Monteverdi: Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
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Ettore Ferrari: Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
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The "Isidoro Quaglio" tribune of Mario Battaglini Stadium, in Rovigo.
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See also
In Spanish: Rovigo para niños
