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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 · estimate
65
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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