Italy
Emilia-Romagna
Ferrara
Argenta is a comune in the provincia of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna with a population of 21,187 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 47 passengers departing from Argenta arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.argenta.fe.itAddress
Piazza Garibaldi,1
44011 Argenta
Map
Localitร
Each Italian comune is divided into localitร (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Argenta4m7,201
- Consandolo4m1,874
- Santa Maria Codifiume10m1,804
- San Biagio2m1,249
- Longastrino2m1,086
- Filo2m1,045
- San Nicolรฒ6m689
- Ospital Monacale5m605
- Bando1m554
- Boccaleone4m468
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Madonna Boschi3m75
- Borgo Confina3m74
- La Fiorana1m58
- Borgo Saraceno6m35
- Porto Vallone3m32
- La Rotta3m18
- Saiarino10m11
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 29% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1899 with 23 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 10% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
47
1830โ1912
Peak year
1899
23 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Argenta recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Angelini4
- 2.Perla3
- 3.Angelucci3
- 4.Barificiano2
- 5.Stella2
- 6.Piermarini2
- 7.Valeri2
- 8.Camonciani1
- 9.Cafini1
- 10.Catricata1
Notable People
People born in Argenta.