Mirano

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 Jewish and Muslim population, goose was popular as one of the only meats that members of all three religions could safely eat. Participants dress in traditional 19th-century clothing and compete in a life-size homage to the traditional 'game of the goose.' ==Notable people==

• Luigi Brugnaro (born 1961), politician and current mayor of Venice (since 2015) • Federica Pellegrini (born 1988), Olympic swimmer, multiple world-record holder and Olympic gold medalist. • Luigi Milan (Born 1937), former Italian footballer. • Alberto Mondi (born 1984), celebrity in Korea. • Michele Campagnaro (born 1993), International Rugby Player, Italy and Exeter Chiefs. ==References==