description Po River Overview
The Po is Italy’s longest river, flowing for about 652 kilometers from the Cottian Alps eastward across the Po Valley to the Adriatic Sea. Its basin drains much of northern Italy and supports densely populated cities, industry, transport, and one of the country’s principal agricultural regions. Near the coast, the river divides into a broad delta of channels, wetlands, lagoons, and reclaimed land protected through regional parks.
help Po River FAQ
How long is the Po River?
The Po is Italy's longest river at about 652 kilometers. It runs across northern Italy through the Po Valley before reaching the Adriatic Sea. [Italian Civil Protection reference](https://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/approfondimento/il-fiume-po-1/)
Where does the Po River begin?
The river rises in Piedmont at Pian del Re on Monviso in the Cottian Alps. From there it flows generally east across northern Italy. [Italian Civil Protection reference](https://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/approfondimento/il-fiume-po-1/)
Which important cities are connected to the Po River?
The Po directly reaches Turin and passes near cities including Piacenza, Cremona, Pavia, and Ferrara. Its basin supports major population centers, farms, transport routes, and industry across northern Italy. [Italian Civil Protection reference](https://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/approfondimento/il-fiume-po-1/)
Where does the Po River end?
The Po flows into the Adriatic Sea through a broad delta with six branches. Its drainage basin covers much of the fertile Po Valley, one of Italy's main agricultural regions. [Italian Civil Protection reference](https://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/approfondimento/il-fiume-po-1/)
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