Anguillara Veneta

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.

Anguillara Veneta
Comune di Anguillara Veneta
Location of Anguillara Veneta
Anguillara Veneta
Location of Anguillara Veneta in Italy
Anguillara Veneta
Anguillara Veneta (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°9′N 11°53′E
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)
  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

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

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.

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