Matera
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| Matera | |||
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| — Comune — | |||
| Comune di Matera | |||
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 Matera
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| Coordinates: 40°40′N 16°36′E / 40.667°N 16.6°ECoordinates: 40°40′N 16°36′E / 40.667°N 16.6°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Basilicata | ||
| Province | Matera (MT) | ||
| Frazioni | La Martella, Venusio, Picciano A, Picciano B | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Emilio Nicola Buccico | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 387.4 km2 (149.6 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 401 m (1,316 ft) | ||
| Population (June 2008) | |||
| • Total | 60,310 | ||
| • Density | 155.68/km2 (403.21/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym | Materani | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 75100 | ||
| Dialing code | 0835 | ||
| Patron saint | Madonna della Bruna | ||
| Saint day | July 2 | ||
| Website | www.comune.matera.it | ||
| The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera * | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, v |
| Reference | 670 |
| Region ** | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1993 (17th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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Matera is a town in the area of Basilicata, in the southern part of Italy. It is the capital of the province of Matera.
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