Italy
Campania
Avellino
San Potito Ultra is a comune in the provincia of Avellino, Campania with a population of 1,481 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 65 passengers departing from San Potito Ultra arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as San Potito.
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Address
Piazza Baroni Amatucci 18
83050 San Potito Ultra
Map
Historical Names
San Potito→San Potito Ultra
Changed on April 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- San Potito Ultra517m979
- Macchie312m17
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Fievo380m57
- Contrada Ramiera340m51
- Cesine380m42
- Federici350m40
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 grown 46% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1903 with 13 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 8% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
65
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
13 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from San Potito Ultra recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in San Potito Ultra.
Other comuni in Avellino
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