Italy
Basilicata
Potenza
Muro Lucano is a comune in the provincia of Potenza, Basilicata with a population of 4,847 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 2,139 passengers departing from Muro Lucano arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Muro.
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Historical Names
Muro→Muro Lucano
Changed on June 21, 1863
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Muro Lucano600m3,483
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Ponte Giacoia371m37
- Contrada Taverne Pugliese780m20
- Casale San Giuliano769m10
- Contrada Pannicaro600m1
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 41% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from Muro Lucano between 1830 and 1912 equal 44% of its current population, peaking in 1906. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 8% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
2k
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
295 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Muro Lucano recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Muro Lucano.