Italy
Calabria
Cosenza
Santa Domenica Talao is a comune in the provincia of Cosenza, Calabria with a population of 1,137 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 27 passengers departing from Santa Domenica Talao arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Santa Domenica.
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Address
Corso Mazzini, 34
87020 Santa Domenica Talao
Map
Historical Names
Santa Domenica→Santa Domenica Talao
Changed on April 1, 1864
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Santa Domenica Talao304m908
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- San Filippo150m39
- Magaroti200m22
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 61% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1901 with 15 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 9% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
27
1830–1912
Peak year
1901
15 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Santa Domenica Talao recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Fucao3
- 2.Gagliardo3
- 3.Auricemma2
- 4.Scordo2
- 5.D andrea1
- 6.Damiani1
- 7.Bellino1
- 8.Favala1
- 9.Compagnone1
- 10.Di giardis1
Notable People
People born in Santa Domenica Talao.
- Enzo MaiolinoITb. 1926
- Santo Schiffinib. 1841
Other comuni in Cosenza
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