| Riposto | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Riposto | |
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Riposto
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Province | Catania (CT) |
| Frazioni | Altarello, Archi, Carruba, Praiola, Quartirello, Torre Archirafi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carmelo Spitaleri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.9 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (July 2006)[1] | |
| • Total | 14,764 |
| • Density | 1,144.5/km2 (2,964.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | 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 km east of Palermo and about 25 km northeast of Catania.