Italy
Calabria
Reggio Calabria
Placanica is a comune in the provincia of Reggio Calabria, Calabria with a population of 986 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 294 passengers departing from Placanica arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Address
Piazza Tito Minniti
89040 Placanica
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Placanica240m624
- Tuffarelli483m71
- Pietra636m62
- Titi529m58
- San Nicola302m32
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Sambrasi521m22
- Colavono119m19
- Santa Domenica275m11
- Valenti550m10
- Agliastreto422m10
- Survia450m5
- Cucuzzi640m1
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 66% since 1951. Recorded US arrivals from Placanica between 1830 and 1912 equal 30% of its current population, peaking in 1903. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
294
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
50 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Placanica recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Placanica.