Possagno

Possagno
—  Comune  —
Comune di Possagno
Possagno Location of Possagno in Italy
Coordinates: 45°51′N 11°53′E / 45.85°N 11.883°E / 45.85; 11.883Coordinates: 45°51′N 11°53′E / 45.85°N 11.883°E / 45.85; 11.883
Country	Italy
Region	Veneto
Province	Province of Treviso (TV)
Area
– Total	12.1 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
Elevation	335 m (1,099 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
– Total	2,154
– Density	178/km2 (461.1/sq mi)
Demonym	Possagnotti
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	31054
Dialing code	0423
Website	Official website

The Museo Canoviano dedicated to the work of Antonio Canova is located in Possagno, where Canova was born.

Possagno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Treviso in the Italian region Veneto, located about 60 km northwest of Venice and about 35 km northwest of Treviso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,154 and an area of 12.1 km².^[1]

Possagno borders the following municipalities: Alano di Piave, Castelcucco, Cavaso del Tomba, Paderno del Grappa.
The famous sculptor Antonio Canova (November 1, 1757 - October 13, 1822) was born in Possagno. Its most prominent landmark is the Canova temple (Tempio Canoviano) designed by the artist and completed after his death.

Demographic evolution

References

External links

• www.comune.possagno.tv.it

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