Map of Basilicata
Basilicata is in Italy. Its capital is Potenza. Explore the labeled map, find its location within the country, or download a blank map and a coloring map for printing.
Where is Basilicata?
The highlighted area shows Basilicata within Italy. The locator uses the national outline; the larger map above provides the detail.
Basilicata: facts and places
- Country
- Italy
- Capital
- Potenza
- Area
- 9,995 km² (3,859 sq mi)
- Population
- 547,579 (2020)
- Map reference point
- 40.52° N, 16.13° E
Places shown in this area include Potenza. The map selects major settlements from Natural Earth; it does not show every city or town. Potenza is marked separately as the capital.
Blank map of Basilicata
Use this map without names to practice locating places and labeling provinces. The coloring version below uses black outlines on white paper.
Basilicata coloring map
Provinces on the map
The source contains 2 units within this outline. Small units may not all have room for a printed label. This list reflects the source snapshot.
- Matera
- Potenza
Sources and reuse
Map design: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Country and state outlines and settlements: Natural Earth (public domain). Facts: Wikidata (CC0); population figures use the stated year.
Internal boundaries: Natural Earth, version 5.1.2, Public domain. Adapted by matching source units to the parent outline and simplifying them for display. Download the derived boundary database under the source license. Later administrative changes and small differences between source outlines may not be represented.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Basilicata?
Basilicata is in Italy. The location map highlights it within the country; the main map shows its outline and places including Potenza.
What is the capital of Basilicata?
The capital is Potenza. It is marked with a red star on the labeled map.
Can I print a blank map of Basilicata?
Yes. Download the blank or black-and-white coloring version as PNG, SVG or PDF. The PDF fits US Letter paper and can be scaled to fit A4. Credit Atlas of Maps under CC BY 4.0.
How current are the boundaries on this map?
The provinces follow Natural Earth, version 5.1.2. The 2 mapped units are the source snapshot, not a statement of today's official total. Later splits or renamings may not appear.