Bologna
BO · 55 comuni in Emilia-Romagna
Italy
Emilia-Romagna
Bologna is a provincia in Emilia-Romagna with 55 comuni and a population of 976,243 as of 2011. Its capoluogo is Bologna. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 1,384 passengers departing from the provincia arrived in the United States.
Province of Bologna
The province stretches from the Po plain in the north to the Apennine ridge in the south, encompassing the city of Bologna and dozens of smaller comuni along the old Roman and medieval trade routes.
Emigration: The province saw significant emigration to North and South America between 1880 and 1930, particularly from the Apennine comuni to the south of the city.
Population and US Arrivals
This chart shows annual population and US arrivals (1830 to 1912). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population of the provincia has grown 135% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 184 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
1k
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
184 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Bologna recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Bologna is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Comuni
Every provincia is divided into comuni (municipalities). Bologna has 55. Its capoluogo (administrative center) is Bologna.