Pojana Maggiore

Pojana Maggiore is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, north-eastern Italy. It is the site of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Villa Pojana, designed by the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The town has reputation for its agriculture. It is bounded by the other communes of Noventa Vicentina and Montagnana.

Pojana Maggiore
Comune di Poiana Maggiore
Coat of arms of Pojana Maggiore
Location of Pojana Maggiore
Pojana Maggiore is located in Italy
Pojana Maggiore
Pojana Maggiore
Location of Pojana Maggiore in Italy
Pojana Maggiore is located in Veneto
Pojana Maggiore
Pojana Maggiore
Pojana Maggiore (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°17′N 11°30′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceVicenza (VI)
FrazioniCagnano, Cicogna
Government
  MayorPaola Fortuna
Area
  Total28.62 km2 (11.05 sq mi)
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2015)[2]
  Total4,336
  Density150/km2 (390/sq mi)
DemonymPoianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
36026
Dialing code0444
WebsiteOfficial website

Twin towns

Pojana Maggiore is twinned with:

  • Italy Roana, Italy, since 1996

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ISTAT



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