Matera, Basilicate
Matera: Italian comune
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Quick Facts about Matera
| Population | 60,403 |
| Country | Italy |
| State | Basilicate (Italy) |
| County | Provincia di Matera |
| Postal code | 75100 |
| Plate code | MT |
| Phone Area Codes | 0835 |
| Area | 392.09 km2 |
| Easternmost point | Point(16.7290836 40.6024106) |
| Northernmost point | Point(16.5768299 40.764532) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6660,16.6046 |
| Altitude | 1,316 feet / 401 meters |
| Capital city | Matera is capital of Province of Matera |
| Time Zone | Central European Time, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 07:30:36 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Matera is located at 40°39'58"N 16°36'17"E (40.6659900, 16.6046300). It has 7 neighbors: Santeramo in Colle, Montescaglioso, Miglionico, Laterza, Gravina in Puglia, Ginosa and Altamura.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 60,384 | - | Istat |
| 2017 | 60,351 | -0.05% | demographic balance |
| 2018 | 60,403 | 0.09% | demographic balance |
Materia, Матера, マテーラ