Italy
Lazio
Rieti
Petrella Salto is a comune in the provincia of Rieti, Lazio with a population of 1,026 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 15 passengers departing from Petrella Salto arrived in the United States.
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Address
Via Giuseppe Maoli, 19
02025 Petrella Salto
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Borgo San Pietro578m258
- Capradosso650m194
- Petrella Salto786m172
- Fiumata560m86
- San Martino585m76
- Offeio667m34
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Oiano708m42
- Casa Bianca750m24
- Staffoli1,000m20
- Cerreta670m10
- Colle della Sponga826m6
- Pagliara802m5
- Teglieto539m1
- Mareri860m1
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 75% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 7 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 15% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
15
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
7 arrivals
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Between 1830 and 1912, at least 15 passengers from Petrella Salto arrived in the United States. Arrivals peaked in 1912. If one of them is your ancestor, Italy may recognize you as a citizen under jure sanguinis (citizenship by descent).
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Top Emigrant Cognomi
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Notable People
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