Predappio

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Comune di Predappio
Palazzo Varano in Predappio.
Palazzo Varano in Predappio.
Coat of arms of Comune di Predappio
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Predappio in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Emilia-Romagna
Province Forlì-Cesena (FC)
Mayor Giuliano Brocchi
Elevation 91 m (299 ft)
Area 91 km² (35 sq mi)
Population (as of 2007-05-31)
 - Total 6,396
 - Density 70/km² (181/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 44°06′N, 11°59′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0543
Postal code 47016
Frazioni Predappio Alta, Fiumana, Sant'Agostino, San Cassiano, San Savino, Santa Marina, Tontola, Trivella
Website: www.comune.predappio.fo.it

Predappio is a town and comune in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy, with a population of 6,362. The town is best known for being the birthplace of Benito Mussolini, dictator of Italy from 1922 to 1943. Mussolini is also buried at Predappio, and his mausoleum is a local tourist destination, as well as a site of pilgrimage for Italian Neo-Fascists.

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