Matera
MT · 31 comuni in Basilicata
Italy
Basilicata
Matera is a provincia in Basilicata with 31 comuni and a population of 200,101 as of 2011. Its capoluogo is Matera. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 14,778 passengers departing from the provincia arrived in the United States.
Population and US Arrivals
This chart shows annual population and US arrivals (1830 to 1912). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population of the provincia has grown 76% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals between 1830 and 1912 equal 7% of the most recent recorded population, peaking in 1906.
Total US arrivals
15k
1830–1912
Peak year
1906
2k arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Matera recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Matera is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Comuni
Every provincia is divided into comuni (municipalities). Matera has 31. Its capoluogo (administrative center) is Matera.