The Province of Pistoia () is a province in the region of Tuscany in Italy. It is a landlocked province with the seat at the city of Pistoia. It has a population of 290,867 in an area of across its 20 municipalities. It was followed by bishopric reign in the fifth century CE. It later rose to prominence in the early Middle Ages under the Lombards. Spread over an area of , it encompasses 20 comuni, including the provincial capital, Pistoia. The terrain ranges from valley plains to mountain peaks reaching in the Apennines.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 290,867, of which 48.7% are male, and 51.3% are female. Minors make up 13.8% of the population, and seniors make up 27.0%.

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 13.7% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Albania, Romania, Morocco, China, and Nigeria.

Government

List of presidents

Municipalities

The province has 20 municipalities:

  • Abetone Cutigliano
  • Agliana
  • Buggiano
  • Chiesina Uzzanese
  • Lamporecchio
  • Larciano
  • Marliana
  • Massa e Cozzile
  • Monsummano Terme
  • Montale
  • Montecatini-Terme
  • Pescia
  • Pieve a Nievole
  • Pistoia
  • Ponte Buggianese
  • Quarrata
  • Sambuca Pistoiese
  • San Marcello Piteglio
  • Serravalle Pistoiese
  • Uzzano

Economy

After the World War II, the mainly agricultural province underwent industrial development. However, the province was amongst the ones with the lowest income per capita in Tuscany due to high poverty levels in the 1960s. Pistoia is globally renowned for floriculture and nursery production, with nearly 2,000 plant nurseries producing 25% of Italy’s ornamental plants. The land around the cities of Pistoia and Pescia are popular locations for flower and plant cultivation, and town and commune Quarrata is known for its wood furniture. Tourism is a key contributor to the economy with several heritage sites, spa resorts, and skiing sites attracting tourists. The province hosts the renowned Giostra dell’Orso, a medieval jousting festival on July 25, honoring St Jacopo with historic pageantry, in Pistoia.

See also

  • Basin of Pavana

References

  • Official website