São Paulo, Brazil · South America
Franca sits on the route: 20 minutes from Restinga.
Franca is a city located in São Paulo, Brazil. With a population of 358,539, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Franca sits in Brazil, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Sao Paulo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Franca to your route.
Franca is a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The city is located in the northeastern portion of the state, 401 km (249 mi) from the state capital São Paulo, and 676 km (420 mi) from Brasilia. It covers a total area of 605.679 km2 of which 86.92 km2 comprises the urban area. As of the 2022 Census, theRead more
city's population was 352,536.
It is recognized as the "National Capital of Footwear" and "National Basketball Capital" in Brazil, serving as the industrial and economic hub for a region of 19 municipalities, with a combined population of 672,053, between the states of São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
In 2018, the city was ranked as the fifth best place to live in Brazil, and in 2023, as the sixth safest medium sized city in the country. It has also maintained its position as one of the Brazilian cities with the best urban sanitation ratios.
Franca was founded as a parish in 1805, initially part of Mogi Mirim until 1824. Its city status was granted in 1856.
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Franca is located in São Paulo, Brazil, South America. The coordinates are -20.5386 latitude, -47.4008 longitude.
Franca has a population of approximately 358,539 people, making it a city in Brazil.
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