Sant Francesc Xavier

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Sant Francesc Xavier
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Sant Francesc Xavier
Coordinates: 38°42′18″N1°25′42″E / 38.70500°N 1.42833°E / 38.70500; 1.42833
CountryFlag of Spain.svg  Spain
Region Balearic Islands
Province Balearic Islands
Municipality Formentera
Population
 (2009)
  Total2,790
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)

Sant Francesc Xavier or Sant Francesc de Formentera (Spanish : San Francisco Javier) is a village and capital and largest settlement of Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain. It includes a cultural centre so visitors can learn about the village's history throughout the history of Formentera.

The football team SD Formentera is based in the village.

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