Italy
Sicilia
Catania
Palagonia is a comune in the provincia of Catania, Sicilia with a population of 15,516 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 5 passengers departing from Palagonia arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.palagonia.ct.itAddress
Piazza Municipio, 1
95046 Palagonia
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Palagonia200m15,504
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 28% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1896 with 1 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
5
1830–1912
Peak year
1896
1 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Palagonia recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Brasacchio1
- 2.Calarco1
- 3.Ponte1
- 4.Rave1
- 5.Sinatra1
Notable People
People born in Palagonia.