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Matera
City in Basilicata, Italy
Overview
Matera is a striking city in southern Italy, celebrated for its ancient cave dwellings known as the Sassi, set into dramatic limestone ravines. With its unique blend of prehistoric heritage and lively local culture, Matera offers a captivating mix of history, food, and scenic beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Italy
Region
Basilicata
Population
59,685
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.67°, 16.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
71
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,827
Local Cost
$992
Local Income
$1,350
Cashless
55
English
37
Temperature
16.9°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
9.2°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-1.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
669 mm
Internet Speed
314 Mbps
Upload
188 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
87
Coworking
1
Cafes
33
Nightlife
39
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
651.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Neighborhoods
Mapped23 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 51 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 23 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-05.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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