Italy
Emilia-Romagna
Parma
Fidenza is a comune in the provincia of Parma, Emilia-Romagna with a population of 27,408 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 3 passengers departing from Fidenza arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Borgo San Donnino.
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Website
www.comune.fidenza.pr.it/Address
p. Garibaldi, 1
43036 Fidenza
Map
Historical Names
Borgo San Donnino→Fidenza
Changed on July 6, 1927
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Fidenza75m23,442
- Santa Margherita90m342
- Fornio100m244
- Castione Marchesi53m219
- Ponte Ghiara108m157
- Chiusa Ferranda52m114
- Bastelli56m41
- Rimale73m41
- Parola73m40
- Osteria Pietralunga166m22
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Colombara58m30
- Osteria del Sole126m24
- Ospedale Vaio90m0
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 54% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1900 with 1 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 11% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
3
1830–1912
Peak year
1900
1 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Fidenza recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Fidenza.
Other comuni in Parma
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