Montelepre
Comune in Sicily, Italy
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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
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| Comune di Montelepre | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Montelepre Location of Montelepre in Italy  Montelepre Montelepre (Sicily) | |
| Coordinates: 38°06′N 13°10′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Metropolitan city | Palermo (PA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Terranova |
| Area | |
• Total | 9 km2 (3.5 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 |
Main sights
- The Church of Maria Santissima del Rosario
