Jesolo
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| Comune di Jesolo | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Venice (VE) |
| Mayor | Francesco Calzavara |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Area | 95 km² (37 sq mi) |
| Population (as of February 28, 2007) | |
| - Total | 23,988 |
| - Density | 253/km² (655/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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| Gentilic | Jesolani |
| Dialing code | 0421 |
| Postal code | 30016 |
| Frazioni | Jesolo Lido, Jesolo Pineta, Passarella di Sotto, Cortellazzo, Ca' Pirami, Ca' Fornera, Passarella di Sotto, Piave Nuovo, Ca' Nani |
| Patron | St. John the Baptist |
| - Day | 24 June |
| Website: www.jesolo.it | |
Jesolo (or Iesolo) is a town and comune in the province of Venice, Italy.
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[edit] Geography
The town lies north of Venice, between Eraclea and Cavallino-Treporti. Jesolo gives its name to a lagoon (22 km²) on the Adriatic Sea, between the rivers Sile and Piave.
[edit] History
In Roman times the lagoon extended over the area now occupied by the town. There were several islands in the lagoon, the biggest of which was known as Equilium, the place of horses. It is thought that Jesolo represents a corruption of this name.
[edit] Economy
The city's economy is mostly based on tourism, based on its 15 km-long beach.
[edit] Sport
Football teams:
[edit] Twin towns
Velden am Wörther See, Austria, since 2006
[edit] Notes and references
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[edit] External links
- Informations about Jesolo
- Jesolo's Portal Non-profit portal with some information and utilities about Jesolo.
- Webcam from Jesolo Tourism Association.
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