Francavilla Fontana
Francavilla Fontana | |
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| Comune di Francavilla Fontana | |
View of the "Umberto I" square | |
Francavilla within the Province of Brindisi | |
Francavilla Fontana Location of Francavilla Fontana in Italy Francavilla Fontana Francavilla Fontana (Apulia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°32′N 17°35′E / 40.533°N 17.583°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 | 208/km2 (538/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 |
Francavilla Fontana (Francavillese: Francaìdda Sicilian pronunciation: [fɾaŋkaˈiɖɖa]) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Brindisi, in the region of Apulia, southern Italy. It is also known as the "Town of the Imperiali" (Città degli Imperiali), referring to the Imperiali family, a noble lineage of feudal lords who ruled the area from the late 16th century until the 18th century.
As of 2017, Francavilla Fontana had a population of 36,358, making it the third most populous municipality in the province, after Brindisi and Fasano.