Italy
Piemonte
Alessandria
Costa Vescovato is a comune in the provincia of Alessandria, Piemonte with a population of 313 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 16 passengers departing from Costa Vescovato arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Costa.
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Address
Piazza Aldo Moro, 1
15050 Costa Vescovato
Map
Historical Names
Costa→Costa Vescovato
Changed on May 9, 1863
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Montale Celli255m111
- Costa Vescovato305m93
- Sarizzola323m44
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Arpicella282m13
- Contrada Montesoro303m8
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 58% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1905 with 7 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 10% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
16
1830–1912
Peak year
1905
7 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Costa Vescovato recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Other comuni in Alessandria
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