Italy
Sicilia
Catania
Santa Venerina is a comune in the provincia of Catania, Sicilia with a population of 8,450 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 1 passengers departing from Santa Venerina arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Address
Piazza Regina Elena
95010 Santa Venerina
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Santa Venerina337m4,897
- Linera274m2,804
- Scura180m108
- Villaggio San Michele455m19
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Luminaria230m116
- Ardichetto334m63
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 52% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1900 with 1 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
1
1830–1912
Peak year
1900
1 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Santa Venerina recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Giovanelli1
Notable People
People born in Santa Venerina.