Italy
Sicilia
Palermo
Bolognetta is a comune in the provincia of Palermo, Sicilia with a population of 4,102 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 973 passengers departing from Bolognetta arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Santa Maria d'Ogliastro.
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Website
www.comune.bolognetta.pa.itAddress
Piazza Caduti In Guerra
90030 Bolognetta
Map
Historical Names
Ogliastro→Santa Maria d'Ogliastro
Changed on June 23, 1864
Santa Maria d'Ogliastro→Bolognetta
Changed on February 1, 1883
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Bolognetta350m3,051
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Contrada l'Ortica314m187
- Contrada Scozzari350m55
- Contrada Roccabianca370m33
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 51% since 1951. Recorded US arrivals from Bolognetta between 1830 and 1912 equal 24% of its current population, peaking in 1902.
Total US arrivals
973
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
140 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Bolognetta recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Bolognetta.
- Tommaso BordonaroITb. 1909
Other comuni in Palermo
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