Predappio

Predappio
La Pré / Dviais (Romagnol)
Comune di Predappio
The Church of Sant'Antonio as seen from the main street in Predappio
The Church of Sant'Antonio as seen from the main street in Predappio
Coat of arms of Predappio
Location of Predappio
Map
Predappio is located in Italy
Predappio
Predappio
Location of Predappio in Italy
Predappio is located in Emilia-Romagna
Predappio
Predappio
Predappio (Emilia-Romagna)
Coordinates: 44°06′N 11°59′E / 44.100°N 11.983°E / 44.100; 11.983
CountryItaly
RegionEmilia-Romagna
ProvinceForlì-Cesena (FC)
FrazioniFiumana, Predappio Alta, Rocca delle Caminate, Tontola, Colmano, Fiordinano, Marsignano, Monte Colombo, Monte Mirabello, Montemaggiore, Porcentico, Riggiano, San Cassiano in Pennino, San Cristoforo, San Savino, Sant'Agostino, Santa Lucia, Santa Marina, Trivella
Government
 • MayorRoberto Canali
Area
 • Total91.39 km2 (35.29 sq mi)
Elevation
133 m (436 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2021)[2]
 • Total6,135
 • Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
DemonymPredappiese(i)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
47016
Dialing code+39 0543
Patron saintAnthony of Padua
Saint day13 June
WebsiteOfficial website

Predappio (/prˈdɑːpi/ pray-DAH-pee-oh, Italian: [preˈdappjo]; Romagnol: La Pré or Dviais) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, with a population of 6,135 as of 1 January 2021. The town is best known for being the birthplace of Benito Mussolini, founder of the National Fascist Party (PNF) and dictator of Fascist Italy from 1922 to 1943. Mussolini is buried in Predappio, and his mausoleum is a local tourist destination, as well as a site of pilgrimage for Italian neo-fascists.

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.