Italy
Calabria
Cosenza
Cleto is a comune in the provincia of Cosenza, Calabria with a population of 1,275 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 340 passengers departing from Cleto arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Pietramala.
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Historical Names
Pietramala→Cleto
Changed on May 10, 1863
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Cleto250m241
- Savuto277m103
- Serrati373m18
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Marina di Saluto232m265
- Ansamare232m43
- Pianta250m42
- Albergata250m30
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.
Recorded US arrivals from Cleto between 1830 and 1912 equal 27% of its current population, peaking in 1901. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 26% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
340
1830–1912
Peak year
1901
90 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Cleto recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Cleto.
- Giuseppe TartaroITb. 1765