Italy
Abruzzo
L'Aquila
Pettorano sul Gizio is a comune in the provincia of L'Aquila, Abruzzo with a population of 1,259 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 311 passengers departing from Pettorano sul Gizio arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Pettorano.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.pettorano.aq.itAddress
Piazza Zannelli, 12
67034 Pettorano sul Gizio
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Historical Names
PettoranoโPettorano sul Gizio
Changed on June 21, 1863
Localitร
Each Italian comune is divided into localitร (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Pettorano sul Gizio625m451
- Vallelarga505m178
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Vallepescara470m152
- Case Albanese535m96
- Vallone San Pietro470m66
- Mastroiacovo470m63
- Conca470m41
- Ponte d'Arce500m29
- Chiuse470m28
- San Martino500m27
- Cavate470m21
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has declined 73% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from Pettorano sul Gizio between 1830 and 1912 equal 25% of its current population, peaking in 1902. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 19% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
311
1830โ1912
Peak year
1902
130 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Pettorano sul Gizio recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Trombetta10
- 2.Monaco10
- 3.Federico7
- 4.Schiappa6
- 5.Alessante5
- 6.Bonitatibus5
- 7.De santis4
- 8.Ferrelli4
- 9.D'alessandro4
- 10.Di mascio4
Notable People
People born in Pettorano sul Gizio.