Riposto
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Riposto | ||
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| Coordinates: 37°44′N 15°12′E / 37.733°N 15.200°ECoordinates: 37°44′N 15°12′E / 37.733°N 15.200°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sicily | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Catania (CT) | |
| Frazioni | Altarello, Archi, Carruba, Praiola, Quartirello, Torre Archirafi | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Carmelo Spitaleri | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.9 km2 (5.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | |
| Population (July 2006) | ||
| • Total | 14,764 | |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Ripostesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 95018 | |
| Dialing code | 095 | |
| Patron saint | St. Peter | |
| Website | Official website | |
Riposto (Sicilian: Ripostu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province 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.
During the fascist era Riposto was joined to Giarre under the name of Jonia, but separated again in 1945.
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.
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