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Montemaggiore Belsito (Palermo Province) is a hill town about 80 km. from Palermo, alt. 517 m., on the western Madonie, on the northwest face of the Monte Roccelito, area 31.83 sq. km., with a population of over 4,000. Post-code is 90020, tel. 091. Agricultural economy (cereals, vegetables).

An ancient fief, it belonged to the Termine family from Norman times. The town started growing in the 17th century.

Churches (Cefalu Diocese) include the following:
S. Agata V.M.
Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso (historic)


Families researched in those records include the following:
Arrigo
Cipollo
Cirrincione
Gailambardo
Maggio Pace
Runzo
Salemi
Taravella


Links to other sites about Montemaggiore Belsito include:
Montemaggiore Belsito Photos a href=palermopr.html>Palermo Province


My latest book on CD is titled Sicily, Part 1 and Part 2 is now available on 2 CDs. With a file for each town (plus many other files), it relates the history of Sicily as reflected in the photos, records and festivals of its towns. It contains over 2500 text and photo files and can be ordered at CD order.


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