Montelepre

Montelepre
Comune
Comune di Montelepre
Montelepre

Location of Montelepre in Italy

Coordinates: 38°06′N 13°10′E / 38.100°N 13.167°E / 38.100; 13.167Coordinates: 38°06′N 13°10′E / 38.100°N 13.167°E / 38.100; 13.167
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province / 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 CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
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, 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.[1]

Main sights

References

  1. "Sonny Bono Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Archived from the original on February 17, 2010. Retrieved October 8, 2009.


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