Italy
Abruzzo
Teramo
Valle Castellana is a comune in the provincia of Teramo, Abruzzo with a population of 834 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 323 passengers departing from Valle Castellana arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Address
Frazione Capoluogo
64010 Valle Castellana
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Valle Castellana625m241
- Pietralta1,025m129
- San Vito684m55
- Pascellata855m48
- Macchia da Sole910m41
- Cesano481m33
- Morrice837m23
- Leofara1,012m9
- Macchia da Borea935m7
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Ceraso900m36
- Villa Franca483m33
- Mattere744m28
- Prevenisco676m20
- Cerquito599m19
- Rio di Lame739m12
- Colle645m10
- Fornisco760m10
- Vallefara830m9
- San Giacomo1,098m7
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 84% since 1951. Recorded US arrivals from Valle Castellana between 1830 and 1912 equal 39% of its current population, peaking in 1903. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 9% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
323
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
143 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Valle Castellana recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Valle Castellana.