Italy
Basilicata
Potenza
San Chirico Nuovo is a comune in the provincia of Potenza, Basilicata with a population of 1,108 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 172 passengers departing from San Chirico Nuovo arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Address
Viale G. Marconi
85010 San Chirico Nuovo
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- San Chirico Nuovo745m1,190
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 54% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from San Chirico Nuovo between 1830 and 1912 equal 16% of its current population, peaking in 1906.
Total US arrivals
172
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
40 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from San Chirico Nuovo recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Baldassarre5
- 2.Saponara5
- 3.Baldassare4
- 4.Tortorelli4
- 5.Maggio3
- 6.Mosa3
- 7.Olita3
- 8.Di pinto3
- 9.Ferreto3
- 10.Amati3
Notable People
People born in San Chirico Nuovo.
- Michele PerrielloITb. 1916