Geography
It has an area of 4,504 km², and a total population of 227.498 (2010). There are 28 comuni (singular: comune) in the province . As of June 2005, the main comuni by population are:
| Commune | Population |
|---|---|
| Grosseto | 82,284 |
| Follonica | 22,142 |
| Orbetello | 15,217 |
| Monte Argentario | 13,023 |
| Roccastrada | 9,638 |
| Gavorrano | 8,984 |
| Massa Marittima | 8,820 |
| Manciano | 7,626 |
| Castiglione della Pescaia | 7,465 |
The Natural Park of Maremma lies in the province .
The CIMA Festival is a prestigious gathering of classical music lovers in Monte Argentario.
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