Italy
Sicilia
Catania
Riposto is a comune in the provincia of Catania, Sicilia with a population of 13,947 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 340 passengers departing from Riposto arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.riposto.ct.itAddress
Via Archimede, 125
95018 Riposto
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Riposto8m11,300
- Carruba87m1,421
- Altarello83m513
- Archi55m352
- Santa Margherita140m58
- Rovettazzo I135m33
- Zummo150m29
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Malpassoti100m89
- Rovettazzo II135m22
- Cozzi50m19
- Praiola8m18
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 117% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 72 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 5% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
340
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
72 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Riposto recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Arcidiacono10
- 2.Pappalardo10
- 3.Conti8
- 4.Meo8
- 5.Manforte6
- 6.Leotta6
- 7.Grasso6
- 8.Patane6
- 9.Pavone6
- 10.Spina6
Notable People
People born in Riposto.