Italy
Liguria
Savona
Osiglia is a comune in the provincia of Savona, Liguria with a population of 433 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 24 passengers departing from Osiglia arrived in the United States.
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Website
www.comune.osiglia.sv.itAddress
Localita' Rossi 2
17010 Osiglia
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Osiglia715m289
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Monte824m44
- Ronchi520m29
- Giacchini624m29
- Cavallotti600m7
- Ponzi680m5
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 69% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1901 with 8 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 41% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
24
1830–1912
Peak year
1901
8 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Osiglia recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Osiglia.
- Marcello Basilio MallariniITb. 1846
Other comuni in Savona
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