Italy
Lombardia
Varese
Besnate is a comune in the provincia of Varese, Lombardia with a population of 5,440 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 36 passengers departing from Besnate arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.besnate.va.itAddress
Piazza Mazzini, 16
21010 Besnate
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Besnate300m5,247
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Centenate275m117
- Roncaccio291m18
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 105% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1900 with 10 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
36
1830–1912
Peak year
1900
10 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Besnate recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Besnate.