Italy
Molise
Campobasso
Montemitro is a comune in the provincia of Campobasso, Molise with a population of 274 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 29 passengers departing from Montemitro arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Fossaceca.
Contact
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Website
www.montemitrocomune.cb.itAddress
Via Makarska, 11
86030 Montemitro
Map
Historical Names
Fossaceca→Fossalto
Changed on May 10, 1863
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Montemitro508m296
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 66% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from Montemitro between 1830 and 1912 equal 11% of its current population, peaking in 1902. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 16% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
29
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
12 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Montemitro recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Secchino2
- 2.Bartolino2
- 3.Iuliani2
- 4.Larocca2
- 5.D ambrosio2
- 6.Giorgetta2
- 7.Daniele1
- 8.D arello1
- 9.Calapietro1
- 10.Giustino1
Notable People
People born in Montemitro.
- Paolo Ferruccib. 1961