Italy
Sicilia
Messina
Montalbano Elicona is a comune in the provincia of Messina, Sicilia with a population of 2,094 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 11 passengers departing from Montalbano Elicona arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Montalbano di Elicona.
Contact
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Address
Piazza Maria Ss Della Provvidenza
98065 Montalbano Elicona
Map
Historical Names
Monte Albano→Montalbano di Elicona
Changed on December 9, 1862
Montalbano di Elicona→Montalbano Elicona
Changed on May 8, 1955
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Montalbano Elicona920m1,274
- Santa Barbara640m217
- Braidi572m204
- Santa Maria768m139
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Serro Tindara572m44
- Toscano733m13
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 declined 52% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1903 with 7 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 21% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
11
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
7 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Montalbano Elicona recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.