Italy
Liguria
Genova
Busalla is a comune in the provincia of Genova, Liguria with a population of 5,115 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 20 passengers departing from Busalla arrived in the United States.
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Website
www.comune.busalla.ge.itAddress
Piazza Enrico Maccio', 1
16012 Busalla
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Busalla358m4,815
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Camarza452m111
- Semino488m74
- Vidoni480m47
- Inagea450m45
- Salvarezza560m26
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.
US arrivals peaked in 1903 with 9 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 10% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
20
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
9 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Busalla recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Salvarezza4
- 2.Babbi2
- 3.Ulivi2
- 4.Fidichiero2
- 5.Merlo2
- 6.Agosti2
- 7.Badastro1
- 8.Sennino1
- 9.Parodi1
- 10.Costa1
Notable People
People born in Busalla.
Other comuni in Genova
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