Italy
Liguria
Genova
Davagna is a comune in the provincia of Genova, Liguria with a population of 1,784 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 115 passengers departing from Davagna arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Rosso.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.davagna.ge.itAddress
Via Bombrini, 14
16022 Davagna
Map
Historical Names
Rosso→Davagna
Changed on May 2, 1891
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Piane di Rosso450m207
- Davagna552m188
- Moranego588m171
- Scoffera674m138
- Dercogna375m122
- Sella570m97
- Calvari451m74
- Meco400m65
- Marsiglia553m62
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Cavassolo Superiore500m103
- Maggiolo335m78
- Cavassolo250m59
- Mareggia429m57
- Sottocolle651m55
- Villamezzana552m55
- Pian Carnese550m49
- Sottana514m44
- Paravagna613m38
- Rivale390m27
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 28% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1902 with 26 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 10% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
115
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
26 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Davagna recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Davagna.
- Filippo CevascoITb. 1889