Italy
Sicilia
Messina
Santa Teresa di Riva is a comune in the provincia of Messina, Sicilia with a population of 9,187 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 147 passengers departing from Santa Teresa di Riva arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Santa Teresa.
Contact
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Address
Piazza Quinto Reggimento Aosta
98028 Santa Teresa di Riva
Map
Historical Names
Santa Teresa→Santa Teresa di Riva
Changed on April 1, 1864
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Santa Teresa di Riva6m8,287
- Cantidati-Scorsonello70m426
- Misserio295m301
- Fautari466m39
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 603% since 1861. US arrivals peaked in 1905 with 51 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 6% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
147
1830–1912
Peak year
1905
51 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Santa Teresa di Riva recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Santa Teresa di Riva.