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Where is Pavia, Italy


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Pavia is located in northern Italy, in the Lombardy region. It lies on flat land along the Ticino River near the Po River. Pavia is near cities like Milan, Lodi, Piacenza, and Vigevano. The city covers about 63 square kilometers and has a population of around 72,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 45.18°N latitude and 9.16°E longitude. Pavia is famous for its historic university, covered bridge Ponte Coperto, old town, and medieval churches.

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Pavia City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionLombardy (Lombardia)
ProvincePavia
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), provincial capital
EstablishedRoman origins (Ticinum)
Geographic PositionNorthern Italy, south of Milan on the Ticino River
Coordinates45.18° N, 9.16° E
Total Area63 km²
Population72,000
Elevation77 m
Area Code+39 0382
Postal Code / ZIP Code27100
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesEducation, Healthcare, Agriculture, Services
TransportationRail connections, regional road network, proximity to A7 motorway
ClimateHumid subtropical / continental
Famous AttractionsUniversity of Pavia, Certosa di Pavia, Pavia Cathedral, Ponte Coperto
Known ForHistoric university, medieval architecture, academic heritage
Websitehttps://www.comune.pavia.it