Montemaggiore Belsito

517 m elevation · Pop. 2,957

Sicilia

Palermo

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Montemaggiore Belsito is a comune in the provincia of Palermo, Sicilia with a population of 2,829 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 28 passengers departing from Montemaggiore Belsito arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Montemaggiore.

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Historical Names

MontemaggioreMontemaggiore Belsito

Changed on April 10, 1863

Località

Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).

Centro abitato

AltitudePopulation
  • Montemaggiore Belsito517m2,957

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 55% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1900 with 16 recorded passengers.

Total US arrivals

28

1830–1912

Peak year

1900

16 arrivals

Top Emigrant Cognomi

Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Montemaggiore Belsito recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.

  1. 1.Jatta5
  2. 2.Imburgia3
  3. 3.Rocobbuto3
  4. 4.Tripi2
  5. 5.Sclafani2
  6. 6.Ciccarelli1
  7. 7.Ciofoglino1
  8. 8.Belsannio1
  9. 9.Proietto1
  10. 10.Providenza1

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Notable People

People born in Montemaggiore Belsito.

  • Angelo NicosiaITb. 1926
  • Nunzio OrtolanoITb. 1967
  • Simone GattoITb. 1911
  • Antonio Maria SaeliITb. 1833
  • Mercurio Maria TeresiITb. 1742
  • Francesco Biondolillob. 1887

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