Mirano is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Venice, Veneto, Italy.
Toponymy
The town's name comes from its ancient Latin name
Miranum, derived from
mira, meaning "observatory" or "spectacle". This etymology is shared with nearby Mira.
Geography
Mirano is situated in the central-western area of mainland Venice. It is located at 6–12 meters above sea level.
The administrative comune covers 45.62 km2 (17.61 sq mi) with a population of 27,083 and a population density of 590 inhabitants per square kilometer (1,500 per square mile).
The landscape is generally flat, and includes man-made canals.
Culture
Each year since 2015, in mid-November, Mirano celebrates St. Martin's Day with the
zogo dell'oca—an elaborate goose-themed festival. The tradition connects St. Martin's affinity for geese with Mirano's history: as a town with a significant portion of Jewish and Muslim population, goose was popular as one of the only meats that members of all three religions could safely eat. Attendees dress in traditional 19th-century clothing and compete in a life-size homage to the traditional 'game of the goose.'
Notable People
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Luigi Brugnaro (born 1961), politician and current mayor of Venice (since 2015)
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Federica Pellegrini (born 1988), Olympic swimmer, multiple world-record holder and Olympic gold medalist.
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Luigi Milan (Born 1937), former Italian footballer.
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Alberto Mondi (born 1984), celebrity in Korea.
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Michele Campagnaro (born 1993), International Rugby Player, Italy and Exeter Chiefs.
