Italy
Sicilia
Messina
Gioiosa Marea is a comune in the provincia of Messina, Sicilia with a population of 6,721 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 237 passengers departing from Gioiosa Marea arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Giojosa.
Contact
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Address
Piazza CAVOUR 13
98063 Gioiosa Marea
Map
Historical Names
Giojosa→Gioiosa 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
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 41% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1906 with 53 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 9% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
237
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
53 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Gioiosa Marea recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Gioiosa Marea.