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,[3] 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.[4] Montelepre was also the native town of Lino Saputo, founder of the multi billion Canadian firm Saputo, Inc.
Montelepre
Muncilebbri (Sicilian) | |
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Comune di Montelepre | |
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Coordinates: 38°06′N 13°10′E / 38.100°N 13.167°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Metropolitan city | Palermo (PA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giuseppe Terranova |
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 | 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 |