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Francavilla Fontana

Francavilla Fontana

Francavilla Fontana (Francavillese: FrancaìddaSalentino pronunciation:) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Brindisi, in the region of Apulia, southern Italy. It is also known as the "Town of the Imperiali" (Città degli Imperiali), referring to the Imperiali family, a noble lineage of feudal lords who ruled the area from the late 16th century until the 18th century.

As of 2017, Francavilla Fontana had a population of 36,358, making it the third most populous municipality in the province, after Brindisi and Fasano.