Italy
Sicilia
Catania
Zafferana Etnea is a comune in the provincia of Catania, Sicilia with a population of 9,362 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 23 passengers departing from Zafferana Etnea arrived in the United States.
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Address
Via Garibaldi N. 317
95019 Zafferana Etnea
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Zafferana Etnea574m9,257
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Sciare Torrisi570m26
- Comunità terapeutica e di recupero Albergo Belvedere825m3
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 179% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 16 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 5% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
23
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
16 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Zafferana Etnea recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Pappalardo4
- 2.Russo3
- 3.Barbagallo3
- 4.Salemi2
- 5.Guliti1
- 6.Pislorio1
- 7.Puglisi1
- 8.Quatrocchi1
- 9.Quattrocchi1
- 10.Romeo1
Notable People
People born in Zafferana Etnea.
Other comuni in Catania
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