Italy
Basilicata
Matera
Policoro is a comune in the provincia of Matera, Basilicata with a population of 17,682 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 6 passengers departing from Policoro arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.policoro.basilicata.itAddress
Piazza Aldo Moro, 1
75025 Policoro
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Policoro25m12,897
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Lido2m1,852
- Concio-Via Bellini6m172
- Concio13m167
- Tarantuono54m77
- Madonnella-Via S. Pellico16m77
- San Giusto9m75
- Madonnella-Viale Matera18m73
- Cerchiarito54m37
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 grown 1951% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1901 with 4 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 12% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
6
1830–1912
Peak year
1901
4 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Policoro recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Policoro.