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Matera, Italy
Basilicate · Italy
Matera is a mid-size city in Basilicate, Italy with a population of 60,403. Elevation: 1,316 ft (401 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 60,403 |
| Population Density | 411 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6660°, 16.6046° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Basilicate |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.5 inches (623 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $22,230 |
About Matera
Matera is a mid-size city in Italy (Basilicate) with a population of 60,403. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Matera vs Italy
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $22,230 |
| 70% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.2% |
| 211% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,530 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Matera
Matera has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 518 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 147.1 sq mi (381.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6660°N, 16.6046°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 119 km |
| 1731 | TYRRHENIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,600 | 131 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vesuvius (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vesuvius | Stratovolcano | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) | 1944 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in |
Matera has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").
Colleges & Universities in Matera
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-LUM | University | - | , |
Schools in Matera
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scuola Primaria "Via Fermi" | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Scientifico Statale "Dante Alighieri" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Tecnico Agrario Statale "Gaetano Briganti" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Magistrale Tommaso Stigliani | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria "V. Cappelluti" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria "V. Cappelluti" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Istruzione Superiore Duni - Levi | - | - | - | - |
| Direzione Didattica 5 Circolo | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria e D'infanzia | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria, Plesso di Via Lucrezio | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola dell'infanzia, Via dei Sanniti | - | - | - | - |
| Area Scuola Due | - | - | - | - |
| Accademia Pascal - Matera | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Calcio ASD Franco Selvaggi | - | - | - | - |
| IIS "A. TURI" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Tecnico Alberghiero "A. Turi" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola D'infanzia "Augusta Pezzi" | - | - | - | - |
| Direzione Didattica 5 circolo | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto "Sacro Cuore" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria via Fermi | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Comprensivo 6 "Donato Bramante" | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Classico "E. Duni" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Media "Nicola Festa" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Comprensivo Padre Giovanni Minozzi | - | - | - | - |
| IAC | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare e Materna 4° Circolo | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Tecnico Commerciale e Geometra "Loperfido-Olivetti" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto di Istruzione Superiore "Isabella Morra" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Elementare "Guglielmo Marconi" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Matera
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Classical Radio | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Puglia | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO MI PIACI | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Manbassa | adult contemporary, lecce | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Laser | pisticci, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Radiosa | electronica, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Multiradio | adult contemporary, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Antenna Network | classic hits, dance | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Matera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Cisterna | ||||
| Casa grotta C’era una volta | ||||
| Casa Grotta del Casalnuovo | ||||
| Casa Grotta nei Sassi | ||||
| Casa Noha | ||||
| Centro Visita Uomo di Altamura | ||||
| Essenza Lucano - Museo sull'Amaro Lucano | ||||
| Flying Stones | ||||
| Ipogeo MateraSum | ||||
| La Casa di Ortega | ||||
| Madonna delle virtù | ||||
| MUdeSCA - Museo dello Scavo | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Altamura | ||||
| Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola | ||||
| Museo Arte Presepiale Antonio Colonna | ||||
| Museo comunale - Civiltà contadina e mestieri antichi | ||||
| Museo Del Pane | ||||
| Museo del Pane di Vito Forte | ||||
| Museo del pane Matera | ||||
| Museo e Biblioteca Ettore Pomarici Santomasi | ||||
| Museo Laboratorio della Civiltà Contadina | ||||
| Museo Nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata | ||||
| Musma | ||||
| Palazzo Baldassarre - Museo dell'Uomo di Altamura | ||||
| Palazzo dell'Arcivescovado | ||||
| Palazzo Pomarici | ||||
| TAM - Tower Art Museum | ||||
| TAM - Tower Art Museum | ||||
| Visit center - naturalistic museum |
Libraries in Matera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agorateca, Biblioteca di Comunità | 0.0 | |||||
| Agorateca, Biblioteca di Comunità | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale "Giovanni Colonna" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale “Pia Vivarelli” | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Finia | 0.0 | |||||
| G. Maselli Campagna | 0.0 | |||||
| Palazzo dell'Annunziata | 0.0 | |||||
| Sinno Libreria Cartoleria | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato di Piccianello | |||||
| Samac Srl |
Hotels in Matera
52 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Matera
128 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Matera
35 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Matera
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Matera
7 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Matera
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Matera
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Matera
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Matera
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Matera
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Matera
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matera
22 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matera
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Matera
6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Matera
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Matera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birfoot Birrificio |
Stadiums & Teams in Matera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Matera
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | BRI | Large Airport |
| Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Canale Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ali sul Castello Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batfly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ceraso Airfield/Aero Club I Templari | - | Small Airport |
| Enrico Mattei Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Falcone Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grumentum Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Quercia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Natile Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paretano Fly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pisticci Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Policoro Saline Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matera
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| dibox Disimine spedizioni e Imballaggi | |
| MAIL BOXES ETC. | |
| MAIL BOXES ETC. | |
| Palazzo delle Poste | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Ufficio Postale "Matera 2" |
Treatment Centers in Matera
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Calia Vincenza | ||
| Centro Polivalente di Riabilitazione Frangi | ||
| Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri | ||
| Imparola Centro Riabilitativo | ||
| O.s.m.a.i.r.m. |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Matera
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera | Cultural | 1993 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matera
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cattedrale della Madonna della Bruna e di Sant'Eustachio | |
| Cavalieri di Malta | |
| Chiesa Comunale Cimitero Pantanello | |
| Chiesa de La Nunziatella | |
| Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo | |
| Chiesa del Purgatorio | |
| Chiesa dell'Immacolata | |
| Chiesa della Santa Famiglia | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi | |
| Chiesa di San Francesco da Paola | |
| Chiesa di San Giacomo | |
| Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista | |
| Chiesa di San Giuseppe Artigiano | |
| Chiesa di San Paolo | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco | |
| Chiesa di San Rocco al Casalnuovo | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate | |
| Chiesa di Sant'Antonio da Padova | |
| Chiesa di Santa Chiara |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Matera
84 places within 15 km
- • Area Archeologica Timmari "San Salvatore"
- • Chiesa Rupestre Acito San Campo
- • Chiesa Rupestre di San Falcione
- • Chiesa rupestre di San Vito
- • Chiesa Rupestre di Santa Maria di Lamaquacchiola
- + 22 more
- • Castello del Malconsiglio
- • Castello Tramontano
- • Grotta dei Pipistrelli
- • Palombaro Lungo - Cisterna Ipogea
- • Ce.ma.ci
- • Durante Arte
- • Momart gallery
- • Monte Acuto
- • Monte Carbone
- • Monte Castiglione
- • Monte d'Oro
- • Monte Grosso
- + 25 more
- • Cisterna
- • Ipogei Piazza Vittorio Veneto
- • Ipogei Piazza Vittorio Veneto
- • Ipogei Piazza Vittorio Veneto
- • Villaggio Saraceno
- • Affaccio panoramico da Porta S. Angelo
- • Affaccio panoramico dalle terrazze del Rione "Torre"
- • Belvedere
- • Belvedere
- • Belvedere "Luigi Guerricchio"
- + 10 more
🇮🇹 About Italy
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Matera
Public Holidays in Italy
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Matera
What is the population of Matera?
Matera has a population of 60,403 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 411 people per square mile, spread across 147.1 square miles.
Is Matera expensive to live in?
The median household income is $22,230, 70% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Matera?
Matera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches.
How is the job market in Matera?
The job market in Matera faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 4,530 business establishments in the area.