Italy
Emilia-Romagna
Reggio nell'Emilia
Castelnovo di Sotto is a comune in the provincia of Reggio nell'Emilia, Emilia-Romagna with a population of 8,686 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 20 passengers departing from Castelnovo di Sotto arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Address
Piazza 4 Novembre 1
42024 Castelnovo di Sotto
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Castelnovo di Sotto27m7,388
- Meletole24m490
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 35% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1903 with 7 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 11% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
20
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
7 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Castelnovo di Sotto recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Bassi4
- 2.Lusetti3
- 3.Spaggiari3
- 4.Montepietra2
- 5.Ferioli1
- 6.Barbirotti1
- 7.Ruozz1
- 8.Vezzoni1
- 9.Magnani1
- 10.Bergomi1
Notable People
People born in Castelnovo di Sotto.