Riposto
Riposto (Sicilian: Ripostu) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Catania.
Riposto | |
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| Comune di Riposto | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Riposto 
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  Riposto Location of Riposto in Italy  Riposto Riposto (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 37°44′N 15°12′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) |
| Frazioni | Altarello, Archi, Carruba, Praiola, Quartirello, Torre Archirafi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Enzo Caragliano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.9 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 14,790 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ripostesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 95018 |
| Dialing code | 095 |
| Patron saint | St. Peter |
| Website | Official website |
History
During the fascist era Riposto was joined to Giarre under the name of Jonia, but separated again in 1945.
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.
People
- Franco Battiato (b. 1945), singer-songwriter
- Federico Cafiero (1914–1980), mathematician
See also
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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