Italy
Molise
Campobasso
Riccia is a comune in the provincia of Campobasso, Molise with a population of 4,710 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 2,384 passengers departing from Riccia arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.riccia.cb.itAddress
Via Zaburri N.3
86016 Riccia
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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- Riccia710m3,424
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Marpione670m22
- Ciccaglione700m18
- Criscio683m14
- Mancini867m14
- Loie800m10
- Fonte Cupa820m8
- Pelato842m6
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 38% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from Riccia between 1830 and 1912 equal 51% of its current population, peaking in 1903.
Total US arrivals
2k
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
338 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Riccia recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Moffa154
- 2.Fanelli87
- 3.Mignogna69
- 4.Ciocca49
- 5.Grassi32
- 6.Ciccaglione31
- 7.Testa28
- 8.Panichella24
- 9.Santone23
- 10.Ruggiero22
Notable People
People born in Riccia.