Italy
Sicilia
Palermo
Castronovo di Sicilia is a comune in the provincia of Palermo, Sicilia with a population of 2,774 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 8 passengers departing from Castronovo di Sicilia arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Castronuovo.
Contact
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Address
Piazza Municipio
90030 Castronovo di Sicilia
Map
Historical Names
Castronuovo→Castronovo di Sicilia
Changed on December 7, 1862
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Castronuovo di Sicilia660m2,558
Nucleo abitato
AltitudePopulation- Marcato Bianco645m100
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 54% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1901 with 5 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
8
1830–1912
Peak year
1901
5 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Castronovo di Sicilia recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Castronovo di Sicilia.
- Luigi Tirritob. 1801
- Francesco Giordanob. 1872
- Francesco Maria TrainaITb. 1838