Demonym(s) Ripostesi Local time Thursday 6:08 PM Postal code 95018 | Elevation 7 m (23 ft) Area 12.9 km² | |
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Frazioni Altarello, Archi, Carruba, Praiola, Quartirello, Torre Archirafi Weather 20°C, Wind N at 14 km/h, 38% Humidity | ||
Riposto (Sicilian: Ripostu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 170 kilometres (110 mi) east of Palermo and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Catania.
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Map of 95018 Riposto Province of Catania, Italy
History
During the fascist era Riposto was joined to Giarre under the name of Jonia, but separated again in 1945.
Geography
The town is located on the Ionian Coast, and borders with the municipalities of Acireale, Giarre and Mascali. Its frazioni are Altarello, Archi, Carruba, Praiola, Quartirello and Torre Archirafi.
Personalities
References
Riposto Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA