Francavilla al Mare

Francavilla a Mare
Comune di Francavilla a Mare
Francavilla within the Province of Chieti
Location of Francavilla a Mare
Francavilla a Mare
Location of Francavilla a Mare in Italy
Francavilla a Mare
Francavilla a Mare (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°25′N 14°18′E / 42.417°N 14.300°E / 42.417; 14.300
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniArenaro, Castelvecchio, Cese, Cetti San Biagio, Coderuto, Fontechiaro, Foro, Michetti, Piane, Piane di Vallebona, Piattelli, Pretaro, Quercianotarrocco, San Giovanni, Santa Cecilia, Setteventi, Torre Ciarrapico, Valle Anzuca, Villanesi
Government
  MayorLuisa Russo
Area
  Total
23.09 km2 (8.92 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2023)
  Total
25,622
  Density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
DemonymFrancavillesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66023
Dialing code085
ISTAT code069035
Patron saintSt. Frank and St. Liberata
Saint day18 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Francavilla al Mare (Italian: [ˌfraŋkaˈvilla al ˈmaːre]) is a comune and town in the province of Chieti, in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

The municipality, included in the urban area of Pescara, borders with Chieti, Miglianico, Ortona, Pescara, Ripa Teatina, San Giovanni Teatino and Torrevecchia Teatina.