Italy
Veneto
Padova
Candiana is a comune in the provincia of Padova, Veneto with a population of 2,159 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 3 passengers departing from Candiana arrived in the United States. The comune was previously known as Pontecasale.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.candiana.pd.it/Address
Via Roma, 40
35020 Candiana
Map
Historical Names
Pontecasale→Candiana
Changed on June 30, 1878
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Candiana4m1,057
- Pontecasale5m173
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Motte5m64
- Cuccato3m55
- Menegazzo4m29
- Bassato2m27
- Naveguaro4m25
- Venturato4m20
- Zatti3m19
- Albrizzi4m19
- Baraldo4m18
- Buggio3m18
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 45% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1903 with 2 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 5% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
3
1830–1912
Peak year
1903
2 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Candiana recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Candiana.