Italy
Sicilia
Caltanissetta
Milena is a comune in the provincia of Caltanissetta, Sicilia with a population of 2,625 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 1 passengers departing from Milena arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Littoria Nissena.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.milena.cl.itAddress
Via Rimembranza, 24
93010 Milena
Map
Historical Names
Milocca→Littoria Nissena
Changed on October 3, 1933
Littoria Nissena→Milena
Changed on January 25, 1934
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Milena436m2,405
- Masaniello477m140
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Villaggio Battisti478m53
- Cappa437m25
- Villaggio Grappa530m13
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 71% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1897 with 1 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
1
1830–1912
Peak year
1897
1 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Milena recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Lilla1
Notable People
People born in Milena.
- Gioacchino PellitteriITb. 1952
- Salvatore Angilellab. 1887