Italy
Molise
Campobasso
San Biase is a comune in the provincia of Campobasso, Molise with a population of 124 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 657 passengers departing from San Biase arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
comune.sanbiase.cb.itAddress
Piazza Roma, 4
86020 San Biase
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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- San Biase804m119
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 89% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from San Biase between 1830 and 1912 equal 530% of its current population, peaking in 1902. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 13% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
657
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
137 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from San Biase recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Falvo15
- 2.Mastroianni10
- 3.Continelli8
- 4.Roberto7
- 5.Mete7
- 6.Vescio6
- 7.Montella6
- 8.Cimino6
- 9.Mantello6
- 10.Braia5
Notable People
People born in San Biase.
- Domenico Schiappolib. 1870