Italy
Sicilia
Catania
Pedara is a comune in the provincia of Catania, Sicilia with a population of 15,422 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 155 passengers departing from Pedara arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.pedara.ct.itAddress
Piazza Don Bosco n. 1
95030 Pedara
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Pedara610m14,555
- Tremestieri-Pedara434m321
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 361% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1906 with 42 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
155
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
42 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Pedara recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Pappalardo25
- 2.Scandurra20
- 3.Petralia6
- 4.Torrisi6
- 5.Squadrito5
- 6.Zappala5
- 7.Fallica5
- 8.Moschetto4
- 9.Landani4
- 10.Di stefano4
Notable People
People born in Pedara.