Francica
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| official_name = Comune di Francica
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| region = Calabria
| province = Province of Vibo Valentia (VV)
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| area_total_km2 = 22.7
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| population_total = ~2000
| population_as_of = Dec. 2004
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| postal_code = 89851
| area_code = 0963
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Francica is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Vibo Valentia in the Italian region Calabria, located about {{convert|50|km|mi}} southwest of Catanzaro and about {{convert|6|km|mi|0}} south of Vibo Valentia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,666 and an area of {{convert|22.7|km2|mi2}}.All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
Francica borders the following municipalities: Gerocarne, Mileto, San Costantino Calabro, San Gregorio d'Ippona, Stefanaconi, Vibo Valentia.
Demographic evolution
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