Ponzano Veneto

Ponzano Veneto
Comune
Comune di Ponzano Veneto

Coat of arms
Ponzano Veneto

Location of Ponzano Veneto in Italy

Coordinates: 45°43′N 12°13′E / 45.717°N 12.217°E / 45.717; 12.217
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province / Metropolitan city Treviso (TV)
Frazioni Merlengo, Paderno (municipal seat), Ponzano Veneto
Government
  Mayor Monia Bianchin
Area
  Total 22.1 km2 (8.5 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2008[1])
  Total 12,012
  Density 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 31050
Dialing code 0422
Website Official website

Ponzano Veneto is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Treviso in the Italian region Veneto, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Venice and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Treviso.

Ponzano Veneto borders the following municipalities: Paese, Povegliano, Treviso, Villorba, Volpago del Montello.

Ponzano Veneto is home to the headquarters of The United Colors of Benetton, one of the biggest Italian fashion houses and clothing labels in the world.[2] The headquarters of the company is situated in the Villa Minelli, which was bought by the group in 1969 and became the main headquarters of the company in the 1980s.[2]

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. 1 2 http://www.benettongroup.com/en/whoweare/headquarters.htm


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