Italy
Sicilia
Catania
Viagrande is a comune in the provincia of Catania, Sicilia with a population of 8,938 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 52 passengers departing from Viagrande arrived in the United States.
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Website
www.comune.viagrande.ct.itAddress
Via Garibaldi 57
95029 Viagrande
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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- Viagrande410m7,113
- Monterosso530m984
- Paternostro380m183
- Bottazzi370m112
- San Giovannello589m17
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Blandano460m173
- Torrente Lavinaio450m45
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 273% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1906 with 24 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
52
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
24 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Viagrande recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Viagrande.
Other comuni in Catania
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