Province of Naples
Province
(1806–2014)
Satellite view of the provincial area
FlagCoat of arms
Map highlighting the location of the province of Naples in Italy
Country Italy
RegionCampania
Capital(s)Naples
Comuni92
Area
 • Total1,171.13 km2 (452.18 sq mi)
Population (30 November 2012)
 • Total3,052,763
 • Density2,606.68/km2 (6,751.27/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code80121–80147 (cap)
80010–80079 (rest)
Telephone prefix081
Vehicle registrationNA
ISTAT063

The province of Naples (Italian: provincia di Napoli; Neapolitan: pruvincia 'e Nàpule) was a province in the Campania region of Italy.

In 2014/2015, the reform of local authorities (Law 142/1990 and Law 56/2014), replaced the province of Naples with the Metropolitan City of Naples.

Demographics

The province of Naples is the most densely populated in Italy. At the 2013 census were all located in the province, as were 10 of the top 15. It has an area of 1,171.13 km2, and a total population of about 3.05 million.

Largest comuni (municipalities) in the Napoli metropolitan area:

Largest communities 2013 estimate
City Population
Napoli 959,052
Giugliano in Campania 110,473
Torre del Greco 85,382
Pozzuoli 80,812
Casoria 78,229
Castellammare di Stabia 65,529
Afragola 63,674
Marano di Napoli 57,200
Portici 55,310
Ercolano 53,260

See also

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