Italy
Liguria
Genova
Recco is a comune in the provincia of Genova, Liguria with a population of 9,279 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 82 passengers departing from Recco arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.recco.ge.itAddress
Piazza Nicoloso,14
16036 Recco
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Recco5m9,255
Nucleo abitato
AltitudePopulation- Faveto225m51
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 grown 77% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1905 with 12 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
82
1830–1912
Peak year
1905
12 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Recco recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Recco.