The inhabited center rises on a hill at 598 m a.s.l. in the north-western part of the province in a dominant position the valley of the Salandrella stream, which constitutes the initial course of the river Cavone. The side overlooking the Salandrella valley is characterized by overhangs and characteristic clayey gullies, while the opposite side of the municipal area, the one overlooking the Gruso stream, is covered with oak woods, which extend for over 1000 hectares. , olive groves and orchards. It borders to the north with the municipalities of Grottole (16 km) and Grassano (25 km), to the east with Ferrandina (18 km), to the south-west with San Mauro Forte (11 km) and to the west with Garaguso (13 km). It is 50 km from Matera and 63 km from Potenza. 3 km from the inhabited center is the hamlet of Montagnola where, in addition to the small inhabited center, the sports facilities of the town are located, such as the multifunctional building (PalaSaponara) and the Municipal stadium