Francavilla Marittima is a town and comune in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is known for the Timpone della Motta, a hill which was the site of an Oenotrian and ancient Greek settlement and sanctuary.
Francavilla Marittima | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Francavilla Marittima | |
Location of Francavilla Marittima ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 39°49′1″N 16°23′44″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Calabria |
Province | Cosenza (CS) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Franco Bettarini |
Area | |
• Total | 33.02 km2 (12.75 sq mi) |
Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
Population (31 August 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 2,870 |
• Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Francavillesi of Francavillari |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 87072 |
Dialing code | 0981 |
Patron saint | St. Cajetan |
Saint day | 7 August |
Website | Official website |
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