Italy
Puglia
Lecce
San Cesario di Lecce is a comune in the provincia of Lecce, Puglia with a population of 7,880 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 1 passengers departing from San Cesario di Lecce arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as San Cesario.
Contact
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Address
Piazza Garibaldi 12
73016 San Cesario di Lecce
Map
Historical Names
San Cesario→San Cesario di Lecce
Changed on April 10, 1863
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- San Cesario di Lecce42m6,592
- Aria Sana46m848
- Lequile38m152
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 89% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1902 with 1 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
1
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
1 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from San Cesario di Lecce recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Lonfrillo1
Notable People
People born in San Cesario di Lecce.