Italy
Liguria
Genova
Montoggio is a comune in the provincia of Genova, Liguria with a population of 1,988 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 52 passengers departing from Montoggio arrived in the United States.
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Website
www.comunemontoggioge.itAddress
Via IV Novembre, 18
16026 Montoggio
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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- Montoggio438m1,256
- Casalino434m110
- Trefontane456m6
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Creto616m159
- Casà605m52
- Colletta487m34
- Acquafredda Superiore600m33
- Morasco II484m28
- Pratolungo577m20
- Acquafredda Inferiore541m20
- Montemoro731m15
- Morasco484m15
- Gazzolo453m10
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 44% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1902 with 15 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
52
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
15 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Montoggio recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Montoggio.
- Bob CalleroITb. 1950
Other comuni in Genova
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