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

Province of Naples
Province
(1806–2014)
Satellite view of the provincial area
Satellite view of the provincial area
Flag of Province of Naples
Coat of arms of Province of Naples
Map highlighting the location of the province of Naples in Italy
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
 • Density2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
80121–80147 (cap)
80010–80079 (rest)
Telephone prefix081
Vehicle registrationNA
ISTAT063

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

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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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