Italy
Campania
Avellino
Morra De Sanctis is a comune in the provincia of Avellino, Campania with a population of 1,095 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 37 passengers departing from Morra De Sanctis arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Morra Irpino.
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Address
Piazza F. De Sanctis
83040 Morra De Sanctis
Map
Historical Names
Morra→Morra Irpino
Changed on April 10, 1863
Morra Irpino→Morra De Sanctis
Changed on June 22, 1934
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Morra de Sanctis863m577
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Roccomanzi565m41
- Cappella502m40
- Caputi830m29
- Castellari800m22
- Selvapiana450m20
- Orcomone670m18
- Cervino790m18
- Orcomone Uregori701m13
- Santa Lucia Angiluni600m13
- Arcoli593m12
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 1902 with 24 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 7% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
37
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
24 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Morra De Sanctis recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Sarno3
- 2.Di clemente3
- 3.Gallo3
- 4.Ruberto2
- 5.Marranzino2
- 6.Grippo2
- 7.Improta2
- 8.Pennella2
- 9.Mariani2
- 10.De cola1
Notable People
People born in Morra De Sanctis.