# Cárdenas

> city in Cuba

**Wikidata**: [Q986387](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q986387)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cárdenas,_Cuba)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cardenas

## Summary
Cárdenas is a city in Cuba, located in Matanzas Province, founded in 1828. It is a municipality with a population of 86,700 as of 2008 and is situated near the Bay of Cárdenas.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Cárdenas is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba, near the Bay of Cárdenas.
- **Founding**: The city was founded in 1828.
- **Population**: As of 2008, the population of Cárdenas was 86,700.
- **Area**: The city covers an area of 577.88 square kilometers.
- **Elevation**: Cárdenas is situated at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.
- **Coordinates**: The geographical coordinates of Cárdenas are 23.042777777778° N latitude and 81.203611111111° W longitude.
- **Time Zone**: The city is in the Eastern Time Zone.
- **Postal Code**: The postal code for Cárdenas is 42110.
- **Local Dialing Code**: The local dialing code is 45.
- **Aliases**: Cárdenas is also known as Cardenas, San Juan de Dios de Cardenas, San Juan de Dios de Cárdenas, and San Juan de Díos de Cárdenas.
- **UN/LOCODE**: The UN/LOCODE for Cárdenas is CUCAR.
- **WOEID**: The WOEID (Where On Earth ID) for Cárdenas is 60941.
- **Geonames ID**: The Geonames ID for Cárdenas is 3565430.
- **Freebase ID**: The Freebase ID for Cárdenas is /m/024xvq.
- **Who's On First ID**: The Who's On First ID for Cárdenas is 890451715.
- **OpenStreetMap IDs**: The OpenStreetMap node ID is 259846345, and the relation ID is 11288692.
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: The GNS Unique Feature ID for Cárdenas is -1616757.
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: The Library of Congress Authority ID for Cárdenas is no95024544.
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: The National Library of Israel J9U ID for Cárdenas is 987007533471605171.
- **U.S. National Archives Identifier**: The U.S. National Archives Identifier for Cárdenas is 10037338.
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: The Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID for Cárdenas is place/Cardenas.
- **VIAF ID**: The VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) ID for Cárdenas is 146877010.
- **SNARC ID**: The SNARC ID for Cárdenas is Barbara.
- **RKD Thesaurus ID**: The RKD Thesaurus ID for Cárdenas is 60106.
- **Hrvatska Enciklopedija ID**: The Hrvatska Enciklopedija ID for Cárdenas is 10765.
- **WorldCat Entities ID**: The WorldCat Entities ID for Cárdenas is E39PBJymvDQxtvKHDDCK9MvJXd.
- **Described by Source**: Cárdenas is described in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.
- **Wikipedia Languages**: The Wikipedia article on Cárdenas is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, and Russian, among others.
- **Commons Category**: The Commons category for Cárdenas is Cárdenas, Cuba.
- **Topic's Main Category**: The main category for Cárdenas on Wikipedia is Category:Cárdenas, Cuba.
- **Category for People Born Here**: The category for people born in Cárdenas is Category:Births in Cárdenas (Cuba).
- **Category of Associated People**: The category for people associated with Cárdenas is Category:People from Cárdenas, Cuba.

## FAQs
**What is the population of Cárdenas?**
As of 2008, the population of Cárdenas was 86,700.

**Where is Cárdenas located?**
Cárdenas is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba, near the Bay of Cárdenas.

**When was Cárdenas founded?**
Cárdenas was founded in 1828.

**What are the geographical coordinates of Cárdenas?**
The geographical coordinates of Cárdenas are 23.042777777778° N latitude and 81.203611111111° W longitude.

**What is the area of Cárdenas?**
Cárdenas covers an area of 577.88 square kilometers.

**What is the elevation of Cárdenas?**
Cárdenas is situated at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.

**What is the postal code for Cárdenas?**
The postal code for Cárdenas is 42110.

**What is the local dialing code for Cárdenas?**
The local dialing code for Cárdenas is 45.

**What are the aliases for Cárdenas?**
Cárdenas is also known as Cardenas, San Juan de Dios de Cardenas, San Juan de Dios de Cárdenas, and San Juan de Díos de Cárdenas.

**What is the UN/LOCODE for Cárdenas?**
The UN/LOCODE for Cárdenas is CUCAR.

**What is the WOEID for Cárdenas?**
The WOEID (Where On Earth ID) for Cárdenas is 60941.

**What is the Geonames ID for Cárdenas?**
The Geonames ID for Cárdenas is 3565430.

**What is the Freebase ID for Cárdenas?**
The Freebase ID for Cárdenas is /m/024xvq.

**What is the Who's On First ID for Cárdenas?**
The Who's On First ID for Cárdenas is 890451715.

**What are the OpenStreetMap IDs for Cárdenas?**
The OpenStreetMap node ID for Cárdenas is 259846345, and the relation ID is 11288692.

**What is the GNS Unique Feature ID for Cárdenas?**
The GNS Unique Feature ID for Cárdenas is -1616757.

**What is the Library of Congress Authority ID for Cárdenas?**
The Library of Congress Authority ID for Cárdenas is no95024544.

**What is the National Library of Israel J9U ID for Cárdenas?**
The National Library of Israel J9U ID for Cárdenas is 987007533471605171.

**What is the U.S. National Archives Identifier for Cárdenas?**
The U.S. National Archives Identifier for Cárdenas is 10037338.

**What is the Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID for Cárdenas?**
The Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID for Cárdenas is place/Cardenas.

**What is the VIAF ID for Cárdenas?**
The VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) ID for Cárdenas is 146877010.

**What is the SNARC ID for Cárdenas?**
The SNARC ID for Cárdenas is Barbara.

**What is the RKD Thesaurus ID for Cárdenas?**
The RKD Thesaurus ID for Cárdenas is 60106.

**What is the Hrvatska Enciklopedija ID for Cárdenas?**
The Hrvatska Enciklopedija ID for Cárdenas is 10765.

**What is the WorldCat Entities ID for Cárdenas?**
The WorldCat Entities ID for Cárdenas is E39PBJymvDQxtvKHDDCK9MvJXd.

**What is the described by source for Cárdenas?**
Cárdenas is described in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

**In which languages is the Wikipedia article on Cárdenas available?**
The Wikipedia article on Cárdenas is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, and Russian, among others.

**What is the Commons category for Cárdenas?**
The Commons category for Cárdenas is Cárdenas, Cuba.

**What is the topic's main category for Cárdenas on Wikipedia?**
The main category for Cárdenas on Wikipedia is Category:Cárdenas, Cuba.

**What is the category for people born in Cárdenas?**
The category for people born in Cárdenas is Category:Births in Cárdenas (Cuba).

**What is the category of associated people for Cárdenas?**
The category for people associated with Cárdenas is Category:People from Cárdenas, Cuba.

## Why It Matters
Cárdenas is a significant city in Cuba, known for its historical and cultural importance. Founded in 1828, it has played a role in the development of the Matanzas Province and the broader Cuban region. The city's location near the Bay of Cárdenas has contributed to its economic and strategic importance. With a population of 86,700 as of 2008, Cárdenas is a notable urban center in Cuba. Its various identifiers and classifications in international databases highlight its global recognition and importance.

## Notable For
- **Historical Significance**: Founded in 1828, Cárdenas has a rich history and cultural heritage.
- **Geographical Location**: Situated near the Bay of Cárdenas, the city has strategic and economic importance.
- **Population**: With a population of 86,700 as of 2008, Cárdenas is a significant urban center in Cuba.
- **International Recognition**: Cárdenas is recognized in various international databases, including VIAF, Geonames, and the Library of Congress.
- **Multilingual Presence**: The Wikipedia article on Cárdenas is available in multiple languages, indicating its global relevance.

## Body
### History
Cárdenas was founded in 1828 and has since grown into a significant city in Cuba. Its historical development is closely tied to its location in Matanzas Province and its proximity to the Bay of Cárdenas.

### Geography
Cárdenas is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba, near the Bay of Cárdenas. The city covers an area of 577.88 square kilometers and is situated at an elevation of 10 meters above sea level. The geographical coordinates of Cárdenas are 23.042777777778° N latitude and 81.203611111111° W longitude.

### Demographics
As of 2008, the population of Cárdenas was 86,700. The city is a notable urban center in Cuba, contributing to the cultural and economic landscape of the region.

### Infrastructure
Cárdenas has a postal code of 42110 and a local dialing code of 45. These infrastructure details facilitate communication and logistics within the city.

### Identifiers and Classifications
Cárdenas is recognized in various international databases and classification systems. Some of the notable identifiers include:
- **UN/LOCODE**: CUCAR
- **WOEID**: 60941
- **Geonames ID**: 3565430
- **Freebase ID**: /m/024xvq
- **Who's On First ID**: 890451715
- **OpenStreetMap IDs**: Node ID 259846345, Relation ID 11288692
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -1616757
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: no95024544
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007533471605171
- **U.S. National Archives Identifier**: 10037338
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: place/Cardenas
- **VIAF ID**: 146877010
- **SNARC ID**: Barbara
- **RKD Thesaurus ID**: 60106
- **Hrvatska Enciklopedija ID**: 10765
- **WorldCat Entities ID**: E39PBJymvDQxtvKHDDCK9MvJXd

### Cultural and Historical References
Cárdenas is described in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, highlighting its cultural and historical significance. The city's Wikipedia article is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, and Russian, among others, indicating its global relevance.

### Categories and Classifications
Cárdenas is classified under various categories on Wikipedia, including:
- **Commons Category**: Cárdenas, Cuba
- **Topic's Main Category**: Category:Cárdenas, Cuba
- **Category for People Born Here**: Category:Births in Cárdenas (Cuba)
- **Category of Associated People**: Category:People from Cárdenas, Cuba

These categories help organize information about Cárdenas and its associated entities, making it easier for researchers and enthusiasts to find relevant data.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
3. GeoNames
4. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/cu.htm)
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File