Montelepre
| Montelepre | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Montelepre | |
  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 | 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 as well as the ancestral homeland of the American singer, actor, and congressman Sonny Bono, whose father Santo Bono was born in the town.[1]
Main sights
- The Church of Maria Santissima del Rosario
References
- ↑ "Sonny Bono Biography". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved October 8, 2009.