Francica
Francica  | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Francica | |
Location of Francica  | |
| Coordinates: 38°37′N 16°6′E / 38.617°N 16.100°E | |
| Country | Italy | 
| Region | Calabria | 
| Province | Province of Vibo Valentia (VV) | 
| Area | |
 • Total  | 22.7 km2 (8.8 sq mi) | 
| Population  (Dec. 2004)  | |
 • Total  | ~2,000 | 
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | 
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | 
| Postal code | 89851  | 
| Dialing code | 0963 | 
Francica is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southwest of Catanzaro and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) south of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,666 and an area of 22.7 square kilometres (8.8 sq mi).
Francica borders the following municipalities: Gerocarne, Mileto, San Costantino Calabro, San Gregorio d'Ippona, Stefanaconi, Vibo Valentia.