Italy
Lombardia
Varese
Besozzo is a comune in the provincia of Varese, Lombardia with a population of 8,706 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 19 passengers departing from Besozzo arrived in the United States.
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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- Besozzo258m8,487
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Ronco271m68
- Bozza di Bogno202m28
- Castelletto241m25
- Fornace Fasani222m9
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 55% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 5 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
19
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
5 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Besozzo recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Besozzo.