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Potenza

City in Basilicata, Italy

Overview

Potenza is the capital of Basilicata and sits atop a hill overlooking the Basento River valley. The city blends medieval heritage with modern Italian living, featuring picturesque streets, lively piazzas, and a friendly local vibe. With relatively few tourists, Potenza offers an authentic southern Italian experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Italy
Region
Basilicata
Population
64,406
Time Zone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.64°, 15.81°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,605
Local Cost
$987
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-9.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
686 mm
Internet Speed
239 Mbps
Upload
168 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
88
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
55
Parks
24
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
332.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

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Piazza dei Comuni Piazza della Costituzione Italiana Piazza Don Pinuccio Lattuchella

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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 198 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 - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 74/100.

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