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Matmata
City in Gabès, Tunisia
Overview
Matmata is a unique Berber village in southern Tunisia, famed for its centuries-old troglodyte (underground) dwellings carved into the earth. It's a small but striking destination, with scenes straight out of Star Wars and a deeply traditional culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Tunisia
Governorate
Gabès
Population
1,800
Time Zone
Africa/Tunis
Coordinates
33.54°, 9.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$456
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$200
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
19.7°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
10.1°C
Record High
46.5°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
155 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
GAE
Distance
21 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.
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 60/100.
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