Geography and Administration
The province covers an area of 1,157 km², and a total population of about 200,000. There are 17 comuni (singular: comune) in the province. As of June 30, 2005, the main comuni by population are:
| Comune | Population |
|---|---|
| Massa | 69,097 |
| Carrara | 65,221 |
| Aulla | 10,529 |
| Montignoso | 10,154 |
| Fivizzano | 8,947 |
| Pontremoli | 8,112 |
| Licciana Nardi | 4,892 |
| Villafranca in Lunigiana | 4,663 |
| Fosdinovo | 4,642 |
| Mulazzo | 2,593 |
| Filattiera | 2,411 |
| Tresana | 2,052 |
| Podenzana | 1,996 |
| Bagnone | 1,975 |
| Zeri | 1,296 |
| Casola in Lunigiana | 1,193 |
| Comano | 773 |
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