Italy
Lombardia
Varese
Viggiù is a comune in the provincia of Varese, Lombardia with a population of 5,204 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 15 passengers departing from Viggiù arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Viggiù ed Uniti.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.viggiu.va.itAddress
Via Roma,10
21059 Viggiù
Map
Historical Names
Viggiù→Viggiù ed Uniti
Changed on January 12, 1928
Viggiù ed Uniti→Viggiù
Changed on March 20, 1935
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Viggiù482m3,005
- Baraggia406m1,542
- Piamo341m82
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Lucate-Poreggia384m122
- Viale Varese420m102
- Baraggiola Nuova369m58
- Bevera335m46
- Baraggiola Vecchia370m41
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 121% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1898 with 6 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
15
1830–1912
Peak year
1898
6 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Viggiù recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Viggiù.