Francica

Francica
Comune di Francica
Location of Francica
Francica
Location of Francica in Italy
Francica
Francica (Calabria)
Coordinates: 38°37′N 16°6′E / 38.617°N 16.100°E / 38.617; 16.100
CountryItaly
RegionCalabria
ProvinceProvince of Vibo Valentia (VV)
Area
  Total
22.7 km2 (8.8 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total
~2,000
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
89851
Dialing code0963

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.