Montelepre
| Montelepre | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Montelepre | |
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  Montelepre Location of Montelepre in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 38°06′N 13°10′E / 38.100°N 13.167°ECoordinates: 38°06′N 13°10′E / 38.100°N 13.167°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | 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) | |
| • Total | 6,202 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | 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 Metropolitan City of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It is known for having been the native city of Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano, 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.[1] Montelepre was also the native town of Giuseppe Saputo, founder of the multi billion Canadian firm Saputo Cheese.
Main sights
- The Church of Maria Santissima del Rosario
References
- ↑ "Sonny Bono Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Archived from the original on February 17, 2010. Retrieved October 8, 2009.
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