Gioiosa Marea

30 m elevation · Pop. 5,994

Sicilia

Messina

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Historical Names

GiojosaGioiosa Marea

Changed on December 9, 1862

Località

Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).

Centri abitati

AltitudePopulation
  • Gioiosa Marea30m2,996
  • San Giorgio3m1,887
  • San Francesco315m155
  • San Filippo474m125
  • Maddalena520m112
  • Santo Stefano374m81
  • Galbato339m68
  • San Nicolò Vecchio256m65
  • San Leonardo325m44

Nuclei abitati

AltitudePopulation
  • Santa Margherita190m116
  • Santa Lucia203m59
  • Palombaro503m51
  • Russa465m47
  • Calavà2m40
  • Fico600m30
  • Francari532m27
  • Acquasanta153m17
  • Case Pileci400m17
  • Contrada Ridente25m17
  • Catello200m12
  • Ringata295m9
  • Caferì93m9
  • Armo506m7
  • Passolauro467m3

Population and Migration

Total US arrivals

237

1830–1912

Peak year

1906

53 arrivals

Top Emigrant Surnames

Most common surnames among emigrants from Gioiosa Marea recorded in US arrivals, 1830–1912.

  1. 1.Ferlazzo7
  2. 2.Molica6
  3. 3.Sidoti6
  4. 4.Buzzanca6
  5. 5.Natoli6
  6. 6.Casamento5
  7. 7.Merlo4
  8. 8.De luca4
  9. 9.Grillo4
  10. 10.Mollica4

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Notable People

People born in Gioiosa Marea on Wikipedia.

  • Aldo Casamentob. 1942
  • Antonio Accordinob. 1948
  • Guido NatoliENITb. 1893
  • Giuseppe PrestipinoITb. 1922
  • Salvatore NatoliITb. 1926
  • Arturo PrestipinoITb. 1911
  • Giuseppe RundoITb. 1946
  • Annarita SidotiENITb. 1969

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