Italy
Puglia
Lecce
Gallipoli is a comune in the provincia of Lecce, Puglia with a population of 18,934 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 34 passengers departing from Gallipoli arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.gallipoli.le.itAddress
Via Antonietta De Pace, 78
73014 Gallipoli
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Gallipoli12m18,224
- Baia Verde5m286
- Rivabella3m142
- Lido Conchiglie4m90
- Pizzo3m29
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Calamate3m171
- Perez29m112
- Padula Bianca2m25
- Le Paludi1m6
- Baia di Gallipoli15m1
- Praia del sud3m0
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 20% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1901 with 26 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 5% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
34
1830–1912
Peak year
1901
26 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Gallipoli recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Grande3
- 2.Piccolo2
- 3.Scarso2
- 4.Talarico2
- 5.Cunico1
- 6.Damiano1
- 7.Bonsaio1
- 8.Denaloeria1
- 9.Castagnaro1
- 10.Del giudice1
Notable People
People born in Gallipoli.