Riposto
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| Comune di Riposto | |||
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| Coordinates: 37°44′N 15°12′E / 37.733°N 15.2°ECoordinates: 37°44′N 15°12′E / 37.733°N 15.2°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Sicily | ||
| Province | Catania (CT) | ||
| Frazioni | Altarello, Archi, Carruba, Praiola, Quartirello, Torre Archirafi | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Carmelo Spitaleri | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 12.9 km2 (5.0 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | ||
| Population (July 2006)[1] | |||
| • Total | 14,764 | ||
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Ripostesi | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 95018 | ||
| Dialing code | 095 | ||
| Patron saint | St. Peter | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
Riposto (Sicilian: Ripostu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 km east of Palermo and about 25 km northeast of Catania.
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[edit] History
During the fascist era Riposto was joined to Giarre under the name of Jonia, but separated again in 1945.
[edit] Geography
The town is located on the Ionian Coast, and borders with the municipalities of Acireale, Giarre and Mascali. Its frazioni are Altarello, Archi, Carruba, Praiola, Quartirello and Torre Archirafi.
[edit] Personalities
- Franco Battiato (b. 1945), singer-songwriter
[edit] References
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
Media related to Riposto at Wikimedia Commons
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