Province of Matera

province of Italy

Matera is a province in the region of Basilicata in Italy.

Province of Matera
Matera
Flag of Province of Matera
Coat of arms of Province of Matera
Location of Province of Matera
Coordinates: 40°26′49″N 16°27′27″E / 40.4470°N 16.4574°E / 40.4470; 16.4574
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
CapitalMatera
Government
 • PresidentCarmine Nigro
Area
 • Total3,447 km2 (1,331 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total204,328
 • Density59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Postal Code
75100
Telephone prefix
0835
ISTAT077
Vehicle registrationMT
No. of communes31