Anguillara Veneta

Anguillara Veneta
Comune di Anguillara Veneta
Coat of arms of Anguillara Veneta
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Anguillara Veneta is located in Italy
Anguillara Veneta
Anguillara Veneta
Location of Anguillara Veneta in Italy
Anguillara Veneta is located in Veneto
Anguillara Veneta
Anguillara Veneta
Anguillara Veneta (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°9′N 11°53′E / 45.150°N 11.883°E / 45.150; 11.883
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvincePadua (PD)
FrazioniBorgoforte, Beolo, Ca' Matte, Gobbata, Grottaro, La Marana, Piscina, Pizzoni, Porcari, Rovere, San Giusto, Santa Giustina
Government
 • MayorAlessandra Buoso
Area
 • Total21.67 km2 (8.37 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2021[2])[3]
 • Total4,212
 • Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
DemonymAnguillarese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
35022
Dialing code049
Patron saintSt. Andrew the Apostle
Saint day30 November
WebsiteOfficial website

Anguillara Veneta is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Padua in the Italian region Veneto, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Venice and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) south of Padua. The city is known for being the town of origin of the Bolsonaro family, a prominent Brazilian political clan.[4]

Jair Bolsonaro was recognized as honorary citizen by the city council of Anguillara Veneta on 25 October 2021.[5] This measure has aroused reactions in Italy.[6]

Anguillara Veneta borders the following municipalities: Agna, Bagnoli di Sopra, Boara Pisani, Cavarzere, Pozzonovo, Rovigo, San Martino di Venezze, Tribano.

The actor José Quaglio (1926–2007) was born in Anguillara Veneta.

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Parentes na Itália manifestam surpresa com a provável eleição de Bolsonaro". 26 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Bolsonaro cittadino onorario di Anguillara: La scelta (Discussa) della giunta leghista". 27 October 2021.
  6. ^ "Bolsonaro Padova, 500 antagonisti caricati dalla polizia: Idranti per fermarli".