Italy
Lombardia
Como
Cantù is a comune in the provincia of Como, Lombardia with a population of 40,237 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 42 passengers departing from Cantù arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.cantu.co.itAddress
Piazza Parini 4
22063 Cantù
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Cantù369m37,746
- Cantù Asnago250m882
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Cascina Pelada400m231
- Campore288m71
- Cascina Varenna375m57
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 449% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1897 with 9 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
42
1830–1912
Peak year
1897
9 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Cantù recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Cantù.