Pavese (territory)

The Pavese (Western Lombard: Paves) is a geographical and historical area in the Pianura Padana (Po Rivers's valley) of northern Italy, located in south-western Lombardy. It constitutes one of the 3 territories in which is divided the Province of Pavia.[1]

Pavese
Territory of the Province of Pavia
The Pavese within the Province of Pavia
Location of the Pavese in Italy
Coordinates: 45°11′07″N 9°09′18″E
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
ProvincePavia (PV)
SeatPavia
Comuni52
Area
 • Total650 km2 (250 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total189,394
 • Density290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
The Covered Bridge of Pavia on the Ticino River
the Certosa di Pavia Monastery
The greenhouse of Belgioioso Castle, projected by Leopoldo Pollack

Geography

Overview

The territory is located in the northwestern area of the province and borders with the provinces of Milan, Lodi and Piacenza (in Emilia-Romagna). It is crossed at its southern borders by the river Po and in the east by Ticino, which separates it from the Lomellina and the Oltrepò Pavese. The territory is flat, except from some hills, and is crossed by the rivers Olona, Southern Lambro, Naviglio Pavese, Naviglio di Bereguardo and several acequias.

Municipalities

The territory is divided traditionally in the city of Pavia and the areas of Campagna Soprana (i.e. "Upper Rural Area") and Campagna Sottana (i.e. "Lower Rural Area").

City of Pavia
Campagna Soprana
Campagna Sottana

See also

References
  1. (in Italian) Geographic infos about the Province of Pavia
  2. geographically part of the area
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