# Montelepre

> Italian comune

**Wikidata**: [Q496960](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q496960)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montelepre)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/montelepre

## Summary
Montelepre is an Italian comune (municipality) located in the Province of Palermo and Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy.

## Key Facts
- Classification: Italian comune (municipality)
- Location: Province of Palermo and Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy
- Population: 6213 (most recent data), with historical figures of 6142 and 5742
- Coordinates: 38.08621865 latitude, 13.1901926 longitude
- Website: http://www.montelepre.gov.it/
- Wikipedia page: Montelepre
- Wikidata item: Q38 (same as Italy)
- Related settlements: Sassani and Cortiglia-Presti San Lorenzo
- Sitelink count: 47

## FAQs
**What is Montelepre's population?**
The population of Montelepre is 6213, with historical figures recorded as 6142 and 5742.

**Where is Montelepre located?**
Montelepre is situated in the Province of Palermo and Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy.

**What is the official website for Montelepre?**
The official website is http://www.montelepre.gov.it/.

**What are Montelepre's coordinates?**
The coordinates are 38.08621865 latitude and 13.1901926 longitude.

## Why It Matters
Montelepre serves as a local administrative unit within the Italian system, representing the governance structure of the country at the municipal level. As part of the Province of Palermo and Metropolitan City of Palermo, it contributes to the regional administration and local governance of Sicily. The municipality plays a role in providing local services, maintaining infrastructure, and representing the interests of its residents within the broader Italian political framework.

## Notable For
- It is classified as an Italian comune (municipality) with a population of approximately 6,200 residents
- Located in the Province of Palermo and Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily
- Has a dedicated official website (http://www.montelepre.gov.it/)
- Features specific geographic coordinates (38.08621865, 13.1901926)
- Maintains a Wikipedia page and Wikidata entry

## Body
### Geography and Location
Montelepre is situated in the Province of Palermo and Metropolitan City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy. The municipality is positioned at coordinates 38.08621865 latitude and 13.1901926 longitude. It falls within the broader administrative structure of the Italian state, specifically in the southern region of Sicily.

### Population and Demographics
The population of Montelepre has been recorded at 6213 residents, with historical figures showing 6142 and 5742 at different times. The municipality serves as a local administrative unit with its own governance structure.

### Administrative Structure
As an Italian comune, Montelepre operates under the Italian municipal system, which is part of the broader provincial and regional administration. It is part of the Province of Palermo and the Metropolitan City of Palermo, which are larger administrative divisions within Sicily.

### Infrastructure and Services
The municipality maintains its own official website at http://www.montelepre.gov.it/, providing information and services to residents. It has a Wikipedia page and is represented in Wikidata with the identifier Q38, which corresponds to Italy.

### Related Settlements
Montelepre is associated with other human settlements in Italy, including Sassani and Cortiglia-Presti San Lorenzo, which are also classified as human settlements within the Italian administrative framework.

### Regional Context
Within the Province of Palermo and Metropolitan City of Palermo, Montelepre is one of the many comuni that contribute to the governance and administration of the region. The municipality operates under the broader Italian constitutional framework and regional laws applicable to Sicily.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Italian National Institute of Statistics
4. [Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018. Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/pop2018/index3.html)
5. [Source](https://demo.istat.it/?l=it)
6. GeoNames
7. [Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011. Italian National Institute of Statistics](https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/156224)
8. Wiki Loves Monuments Italia
9. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
10. Seismic classification in Italy
11. [Source](https://rischi.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/sismico/attivita/classificazione-sismica)