Italy
Sicilia
Trapani
Favignana is a comune in the provincia of Trapani, Sicilia with a population of 4,531 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 50 passengers departing from Favignana arrived in the United States.
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Favignana6m2,459
- Marettimo6m741
- Levanzo10m184
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Quattro Vanelle11m85
- Pozzo Ponente11m19
- Balate18m13
- Corso18m10
- Punta Fanfalo12m0
- Cala Grande5m0
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 33% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1912 with 21 recorded passengers.
Total US arrivals
50
1830–1912
Peak year
1912
21 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Favignana recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Favignana.