Montelepre

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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 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 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 province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It is known for having been the native city of Sicilian bandit Salvatore Giuliano.

Main sights

  • The Church of Maria Santissima del Rosario


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