Italy
Piemonte
Alessandria
Arquata Scrivia is a comune in the provincia of Alessandria, Piemonte with a population of 6,340 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 2 passengers departing from Arquata Scrivia arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Arquata.
Contact
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Website
comune.arquatascrivia.al.itAddress
Piazza S. Bertelli, 21
15061 Arquata Scrivia
Map
Historical Names
Arquata→Arquata Scrivia
Changed on February 21, 1863
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Arquata Scrivia248m5,175
- Varinella248m284
- Rigoroso248m258
- Vocemola250m96
- Sottovalle477m34
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Val d'Arquata248m34
- Pessino271m30
- Travaghero271m14
- Giacomassi277m9
- Picareto248m8
- Cà Bianca277m4
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 29% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 2 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 9% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
2
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
2 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Arquata Scrivia recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Montanelli2
Notable People
People born in Arquata Scrivia.