Italy
Puglia
Taranto
San Giorgio Ionico is a comune in the provincia of Taranto, Puglia with a population of 13,951 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 4 passengers departing from San Giorgio Ionico arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as San Giorgio sotto Taranto.
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Address
Via Salvo D'Acquisto
74027 San Giorgio Ionico
Map
Historical Names
San Giorgio sotto Taranto→San Giorgio Ionico
Changed on December 14, 1926
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- San Giorgio Ionico75m14,087
Nucleo abitato
AltitudePopulation- Contrada San Giovanni60m124
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 584% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1902 with 4 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
4
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
4 arrivals
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Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from San Giorgio Ionico recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Misigliani1
- 2.Papello1
- 3.Piccisillo1
- 4.Verraino1
Notable People
People born in San Giorgio Ionico.