Franca is a large city in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, located at 20º32'19"S; 47º24'03'W at 1040 m altitude, founded in 1805. Estimated population in 2008 was 327,176 inhabitants. Franca is the municipal seat of Franca municipality.
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