Montelepre
Montelepre (Italian pronunciation: [monteˈleːpre]; 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.[3] Montelepre was also the native town of Lino Saputo, founder of the multi billion Canadian firm Saputo, Inc..
Montelepre | |
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| Comune di Montelepre | |
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Location of Montelepre 
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  Montelepre Location of Montelepre in Italy  Montelepre Montelepre (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 38°06′N 13°10′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Palermo (PA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Maria Rita Crisci |
| 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(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 |
Main sights
- The Church of Maria Santissima del Rosario
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Sonny Bono Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Archived from the original on February 17, 2010. Retrieved October 8, 2009.
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