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Where is Perugia, Italy


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Perugia is located in central Italy, in the Umbria region. It sits on a hill above the Tiber Valley and is surrounded by green countryside. Perugia is near cities like Assisi, Florence, Rome, and Siena. The city covers about 449 square kilometers and has a population of around 165,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 43.11°N latitude and 12.39°E longitude. Perugia is famous for its medieval old town, historic streets, Perugina chocolate, and cultural events like Umbria Jazz.

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Perugia City Facts, Italy

CountryItaly
RegionUmbria
ProvincePerugia
City StatusMunicipality (Comune), regional and provincial capital
EstablishedAncient origins (Etruscan period)
Geographic PositionCentral Italy, hilltop city overlooking the Tiber Valley
Coordinates43.11° N, 12.39° E
Total Area449 km²
Population165,000
Elevation493 m
Area Code+39 075
Postal Code / ZIP Code06121–06135
Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
CurrencyEuro (€)
Main IndustriesEducation, Tourism, Food production, Services
TransportationRail connections, E45 highway, regional airport nearby
ClimateMediterranean with continental influences
Famous AttractionsRocca Paolina, Perugia Cathedral, National Gallery of Umbria, Fontana Maggiore
Known ForEtruscan heritage, historic old town, chocolate and jazz festivals
Websitehttps://www.comune.perugia.it