Medesano

136 m elevation ยท Pop. 9,516

Emilia-Romagna

Parma

Medesano is a comune in the provincia of Parma, Emilia-Romagna with a population of 10,769 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 42 passengers departing from Medesano arrived in the United States.

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Localitร 

Each Italian comune is divided into localitร  (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).

Centri abitati

AltitudePopulation
  • Medesano136m3,624
  • Felegara134m2,600
  • Ramiola145m1,501
  • Sant'Andrea Bagni164m877
  • Varano Marchesi214m298

Nuclei abitati

AltitudePopulation
  • La Carnevala123m200
  • Divisione Julia-Ca' Rettori130m115
  • Arduini173m49
  • Ca' Dordone225m42
  • Roccalanzona245m33
  • Ca' Monica-Pasquali283m25
  • Pianezza229m25
  • Ferrari108m23
  • Troilo159m19
  • Vrazzano371m15
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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 34% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1906 with 14 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 9% of the current population.

Total US arrivals

42

1830โ€“1912

Peak year

1906

14 arrivals

Top Emigrant Cognomi

Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Medesano recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.

  1. 1.Cavalieri3
  2. 2.Politti2
  3. 3.Pietri2
  4. 4.Bazzini2
  5. 5.Pini2
  6. 6.Vaselli2
  7. 7.Busani2
  8. 8.Ampollini2
  9. 9.Biccieri1
  10. 10.Bernini1

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Notable People

People born in Medesano.

  • Giancarlo VitaliENITb. 1926
  • Romano GandolfiITb. 1934

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