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
Predappio is located in Italy
Predappio
Predappio
Location within Italy
Predappio is located in Emilia-Romagna
Predappio
Predappio
Location within 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
 • Total
91.39 km2 (35.29 sq mi)
Elevation
133 m (436 ft)
Population
 (1-1-2021)
 • Total
6,135
 • Density67.13/km2 (173.9/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
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Predappio (/preɪˈdɑːpioʊ/ 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.