Italy
Liguria
Genova
Valbrevenna is a comune in the provincia of Genova, Liguria with a population of 742 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 71 passengers departing from Valbrevenna arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.valbrevenna.ge.itAddress
Localita' Molino Vecchio N. 13
16010 Valbrevenna
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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- Nenno601m144
- Molino Vecchio-Scapitola-Baio533m59
- Clavarezza813m36
- Carsi843m24
- Pareto918m13
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Ternano564m106
- Cavanne-Roggione525m58
- Prele440m44
- Carsassina480m36
- Frassineto791m26
- Prosementino-La Ca'550m25
- Frassinello725m13
- Gorra625m12
- Chiappa886m9
- Porcile947m6
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 75% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from Valbrevenna between 1830 and 1912 equal 10% of its current population, peaking in 1912. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
71
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
13 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Valbrevenna recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Valbrevenna.
- Giulio AnselmiITb. 1945