Italy
Sicilia
Messina
Itala is a comune in the provincia of Messina, Sicilia with a population of 1,509 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 374 passengers departing from Itala arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.itala.me.itAddress
Via Umberto, I
98025 Itala
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Itala Marina10m790
- Itala210m397
- Croce220m72
Nucleo abitato
AltitudePopulation- Casaleddo200m68
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.
Recorded US arrivals from Itala between 1830 and 1912 equal 25% of its current population, peaking in 1906. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 7% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
374
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
97 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Itala recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Ciccarello8
- 2.Abbate7
- 3.Illani6
- 4.Rizzo5
- 5.Manganario5
- 6.Freni5
- 7.Manna5
- 8.Bentirogli5
- 9.Camscotraci4
- 10.Manganara4
Notable People
People born in Itala.