Francavilla Fontana
Francavilla Fontana (Francavillese: Francaìdda [fɾaŋkaˈiɖɖa]) is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Brindisi and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. It is also called the town of the "Imperiali", after the Imperiali, a family of feudal lords who ruled the town from the end of 16th century until the 18th century. With a population of 36,358, in 2017, it is the third municipality of its province after Brindisi and Fasano. Its one of the many towns in south Italy where the Greek dialect Griko is spoken.
Francavilla Fontana | |
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| Comune di Francavilla Fontana | |
View of the "Umberto I" square | |
Francavilla within the Province of Brindisi | |
Location of Francavilla Fontana | |
Francavilla Fontana Location of Francavilla Fontana in Italy Francavilla Fontana Francavilla Fontana (Apulia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°32′N 17°35′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Brindisi (BR) |
| Frazioni | Bax Capece |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonello Denuzzo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 175 km2 (68 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2017) | |
| • Total | 36,358 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Francavillesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 72021 |
| Dialing code | 0831 |
| Patron saint | Madonna della Fontana |
| Saint day | September 14 |
| Website | Official website |
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