Italy
Emilia-Romagna
Piacenza
Cerignale is a comune in the provincia of Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna with a population of 115 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 70 passengers departing from Cerignale arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.cerignale.pc.itAddress
Via Capoluogo
29020 Cerignale
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Cerignale725m60
- Ponte Organasco457m12
- Cariseto982m7
- Selva1,060m4
- Carisasca532m1
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Rovereto1,034m7
- Lisore708m6
- Castello608m4
- Oneto811m4
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 87% since 1951. Recorded US arrivals from Cerignale between 1830 and 1912 equal 61% of its current population, peaking in 1902. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 15% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
70
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
29 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Cerignale recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Cerignale.
- Lorenzo GuadagniniITb. 1686