Montelepre | |
Official Name: | Comune di Montelepre |
Coordinates: | 38.1°N 23°W |
Region: | Sicily |
Metropolitan City: | Palermo (PA) |
Mayor: | Giuseppe Terranova |
Area Total Km2: | 9 |
Population Total: | 6202 |
Population As Of: | December 31, 2004 |
Population Demonym: | Monteleprini |
Elevation M: | 342 |
Saint: | SS. Crucifix |
Day: | June 13 |
Postal Code: | 90040 |
Area Code: | 091 |
Montelepre (pronounced as /it/; 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,[1] 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.[2] Montelepre was also the native town of Lino Saputo, founder of the multi billion Canadian firm Saputo, Inc.