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 · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Neighborhoods
PartialCoverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.
Coverage is incomplete — more neighborhoods are being added.
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-04.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.