Current Date And Time In Matera, Italy
Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:26:08 CEST
State: Basilicate
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 60,403
District: Provincia di Matera
Explore the interactive satellite map of Matera, a city in Basilicate, Italy, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Matera β all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Matera.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Italy operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.666° N | 16.6046° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.666 | 16.6046 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 39' 58" N | 16° 36' 17" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 39.9594' N | 16° 36.2778' E |
| City | Matera |
| State | Basilicate (-) |
| Country | Italy |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Provincia di Matera |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 60,403 |
| Elevation | 401 m / 1,316 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.666, 16.6046 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Matera to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Basilicate.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Martella | Basilicate | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Montescaglioso | Basilicate | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Miglionico | Basilicate | SW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Pomarico | Basilicate | SW | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Grottole | Basilicate | W | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Ferrandina | Basilicate | SW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Basilicate, the home state of Matera, along with each city's aerial distance from Potenza, Basilicate's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potenza | 40.6418° N | 15.8079° E | 819 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lavello | 41.0477° N | 15.7892° E | 313 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Melfi | 40.9957° N | 15.6558° E | 538 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rionero in Vulture | 40.9233° N | 15.6711° E | 656 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Policoro | 40.2128° N | 16.678° E | 25 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Venosa | 40.9628° N | 15.8129° E | 415 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bernalda | 40.4126° N | 16.6892° E | 126 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montescaglioso | 40.5502° N | 16.6654° E | 352 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marconia | 40.3636° N | 16.6882° E | 106 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ferrandina | 40.5008° N | 16.4526° E | 497 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bari Karol WojtyΕa International Airport IATA: BRI 54 km (34 mi) from Matera |
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The exact GPS location of Matera gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Basilicate. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Basilicate state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Matera are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Matera lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Italy map
Matera sits within Basilicate, Italy, in the Europe region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Matera for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Basilicate. › Browse every city in Basilicate
Coordinates for Matera in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Italy. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Matera are latitude 40.666° and longitude 16.6046°. In directional format: 40.666° N, 16.6046° E. These coordinates mark the center of Matera in Basilicate and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Matera is a city in Basilicate, Italy, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Provincia di Matera. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Matera sits at: Latitude 40° 39' 58" N and Longitude 16° 36' 17" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Matera has a population of approximately 60,403 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Basilicate.
The interactive satellite map of Matera is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.666, 16.6046 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Matera in Basilicate. For broader context, explore the Basilicate state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Matera is Bari Karol WojtyΕa International Airport (BRI), roughly 54 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Matera is approximately 67 km (42 mi) from Potenza, the capital of Basilicate, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Basilicate.
Matera sits at an elevation of approximately 401 meters (1,316 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Basilicate.
The closest cities to Matera include La Martella, Montescaglioso, Miglionico. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Matera, sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset is at 08:16 PM, giving a day length of 14h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Matera's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Matera is approximately 4,527 km (2,813 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,402 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Matera — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,141 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Matera is approximately 368 km (229 mi) NW of Rome, the national capital of Italy, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
