Montelepre | |
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Comune | |
Comune di 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 |
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.