The province of Prato () is a province in the region of Tuscany in Italy Its capital and largest city is Prato. It was carved out as a separate province from the province of Florence in 1992. It has a population of 261,152 across its 7 municipalities. The region experienced an economic decline after the late Middle Ages, before the textile industry reinvigorated in the late 18th century. The province was carved out as a separate province from the province of Florence in 1992.

Geography

The province is situated in the Tuscany region of Central Italy. It is bordered by Pistoia province, and the metropolitan cities of Bologna and Florence. Its capital and largest city is Prato.

Government

The provincial government is headed by a president, elected every four years by the assembly composed of the mayors and municipal councillors of the municipalities of the province. It is headquartered in the Palazzo Banci Buonamici in Prato. Since November 2022, the office has been held by Simone Calamai of the Democratic Party.

Municipalities

There are 7 municipalities in the province:

  • Cantagallo
  • Carmignano
  • Montemurlo
  • Poggio a Caiano
  • Prato
  • Vaiano
  • Vernio

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 261,152, of which 49.4% are male, and 50.6% are female. Minors make up 14.5% of the population, and seniors make up 23.4%.

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 21.7% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are China, Albania, Pakistan, Romania, and Morocco.

Notable residents

  • Fiorenzo Magni, cyclist
  • Jury Chechi, Olympic gymnast
  • Paolo Rossi, footballer
  • Roberto Benigni, actor and comedian

References

  • Official website
  • Events in Prato
  • Statistical data
  • Welcome to Prato, Tuscany (Italy) Food, art, history of the province of Prato