Montelepre
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Montelepre | |
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| Comune di Montelepre | |
Location of Montelepre  | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Palermo (PA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giacomo Tinervia (since June 14, 2004) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 342 m (1,122 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,202 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Monteleprini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 90040 |
| Dialing code | 091 |
| Patron saint | SS. Crucifix |
| Saint day | June 13 |
Montelepre (Sicilian: Muncilebbri) is a town and comune in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It is known for having been the native city of Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano, the birthplace of architect Rosario Candela, as well as the ancestral homeland of the American singer, actor, and congressman Sonny Bono, whose father Santo Bono was born in the town.[3]
Main sights
- The Church of Maria Santissima del Rosario
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Sonny Bono Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved October 8, 2009.[dead link]
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