Italy
Sicilia
Palermo
Alia is a comune in the provincia of Palermo, Sicilia with a population of 3,182 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 1,134 passengers departing from Alia arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.alia.pa.itAddress
Via Regina Elena, 1
90021 Alia
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Alia726m3,153
Nucleo abitato
AltitudePopulation- Chianchitelle725m23
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 60% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from Alia between 1830 and 1912 equal 36% of its current population, peaking in 1898.
Total US arrivals
1k
1830–1912
Peak year
1898
269 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Alia recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Todaro23
- 2.Barcellona22
- 3.Falcone21
- 4.Martino20
- 5.Cardinale18
- 6.Drago18
- 7.Biondolillo16
- 8.Miceli16
- 9.Federico14
- 10.Catalano13
Notable People
People born in Alia.