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Where is Padova, Italy


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Padova is located in northeastern Italy, in the Veneto region. It lies on flat land in the Po Valley along the Bacchiglione River. Padova is near cities like Venice, Vicenza, Treviso, and Verona. The city covers about 93 square kilometers and has a population of around 215,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 45.41°N latitude and 11.88°E longitude. Padova is famous for the Scrovegni Chapel, historic university, Basilica of Saint Anthony, old town squares, and cultural heritage.

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Padova (Padua) City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvincePadova
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), provincial capital
EstablishedAncient origins (pre-Roman period)
Geographic PositionNortheastern Italy, Po Valley
Coordinates45.41° N, 11.88° E
Total Area93 km²
Population210,000
Elevation12 m
Area Code+39 049
Postal Code / ZIP Code35121–35143
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesEducation, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Services
TransportationRail hub, A4 motorway nearby, regional road network
ClimateHumid subtropical / continental
Famous AttractionsScrovegni Chapel (UNESCO), Basilica of Saint Anthony, Prato della Valle, Botanical Garden of Padua (UNESCO)
Known ForHistoric university, Giotto frescoes, religious pilgrimage site
Websitehttps://www.comune.padova.it