Italy
Liguria
Genova
Portofino is a comune in the provincia of Genova, Liguria with a population of 351 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 28 passengers departing from Portofino arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Address
Piazza Liberta'
16034 Portofino
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Portofino5m298
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 73% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1898 with 10 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
28
1830–1912
Peak year
1898
10 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Portofino recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Portofino.