Italy
Calabria
Reggio Calabria
Gerace is a comune in the provincia of Reggio Calabria, Calabria with a population of 2,309 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 2,678 passengers departing from Gerace arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Gerace Superiore.
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Historical Names
Gerace→Gerace Superiore
Changed on September 1, 1905
Gerace Superiore→Gerace
Changed on January 23, 1941
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Gerace500m917
- Merici70m341
- Prestarona180m108
- Cavuria210m57
- Monaci700m48
- Iapica700m11
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Zomino600m68
- Zomino 2650m66
- Liserà125m61
- Zipari425m55
- Campo275m30
- Santa Caterina314m29
- Zarioti175m26
- Contrada Cricini230m26
- Badessa225m22
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 55% since 1951. Recorded US arrivals from Gerace between 1830 and 1912 equal 116% of its current population, peaking in 1906.
Total US arrivals
3k
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
988 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Gerace recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Gerace.