The province of Matera (; Materano: ) is a province in the region of Basilicata in southern Italy. Its capital is the city of Matera. It has a population of 187,754 in an area of across its 31 municipalities.
The province is known for its history of cave dwellings known as sassi.
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 8.5% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Albania, Germany, Morocco, and Bangladesh.
References
External links
- Official website
- Documentary Film about the Sassi di Matera, Roba Forestiera, 44 min., 2004
- Sassi di Matera PHOTO TOUR