Francavilla Marittima
| Francavilla Marittima | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Francavilla Marittima | |
  Francavilla Marittima Location of Francavilla Marittima in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 39°49′1″N 16°23′44″E / 39.81694°N 16.39556°ECoordinates: 39°49′1″N 16°23′44″E / 39.81694°N 16.39556°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Cosenza (CS) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.88 km2 (12.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 3,110 |
| • Density | 95/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Francavillesi/francavillari |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 87072 |
| Dialing code | 0981 |
| Patron saint | San Gaetano |
| Saint day | 7 August |
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.
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