Castronovo di Sicilia

660 m elevation · Pop. 2,658

Sicilia

Palermo

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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.

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Historical Names

CastronuovoCastronovo 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.

  1. 1.Maddalena3
  2. 2.Sciortino2
  3. 3.Carmelo1
  4. 4.Sergnese1
  5. 5.Sivieri1

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Notable People

People born in Castronovo di Sicilia.

  • Luigi Tirritob. 1801
  • Francesco Giordanob. 1872
  • Francesco Maria TrainaITb. 1838

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