deactivated after the construction of a new branch connecting Ribeirão Preto to Uberaba. Due to the expansion of coffee production between the XIX and XX centuries, many italian immigrants settled in Franca, and the first shoe factory emerged in the late 1920s. Franca took part in the Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932, losing six residents who fought to death for São Paulo. Economy Franca is the largest footwear producer in Brazil and Latin America, housing thousands of medium and large industries, including the production of footwear components. The city houses reputed design centers intended for training new professionals to work in Brazil and abroad. Franca is also traditionally connected to agriculture. It is located in the area of Alta Mogiana, one of the best coffee producing territories in the world, due to the abundance of purple soil, and favorable climate for cultivation. The city houses a diversified industrial park, the production of metal, furniture, food, and beverage is very active. The industry of jewelry and diamond has been active for many years in Franca, placing the city as one of the largest diamond cutting centers in Brazil. Transportation Air The city is served by Ten. Lund Presotto Airport. Roads SP-334 – Candido Portinari (Franca to Ribeirão Preto) SP-345 – Engenheiro Ronan Rocha (Franca to Minas Gerais) SP-345 – Prefeito Fábio Talarico (Franca to Barretos) Minor highways Felipe Calixto (north quarter to Ribeirão Corrente) Rio Negro e Solimões (south quarter to Batatais) João Traficante (east quarter to Ibiraci) Tancredo Neves (east quarter to Claraval) Engenho Queimado (west quarter to Ribeirão Corrente) Nestor Ferreira (west quarter to Restinga) Geography Franca is located in the northeastern region of the state of São Paulo, the fifth highest municipality in the state with an altitude of 1,040 m above the sea level. The territory of Franca is covered by sandy soils dominated by the sandstones of Bauru, and Botucatu. Vegetation is dominated by grasses, and the forests are restricted to mountainous slopes. The basin of Rio Canoas (Canoas River) provide water for the city and the surrounding area. The municipality of Franca borders Batatais, Cristais Paulista, Patrocínio Paulista, Ibiraci and Claraval. Hydrography Here is a list of waterways located in the municipality of Franca: Rio das Canoas (en: Canoas River) Rio Pouso Alegre (en: Pouso Alegre River) Rio São João (en: São João / Saint John River) Ribeirão Salgado (en: Salgado Brook) Climate Franca has a