# Mariel

> municipality of Cuba

**Wikidata**: [Q116156](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116156)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariel,_Cuba)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mariel

## Summary
Mariel is a municipality and city in Cuba, situated in Artemisa Province since 2010. Located on the northern coast of the island, it lies along the Florida Strait and has a population of approximately 42,500. Historically part of Havana Province until the 2010 administrative reorganization, Mariel serves as an important urban and administrative center.

## Key Facts
- **Area**: 269 square kilometers.  
- **Country**: Cuba.  
- **Population**: 42,500.  
- **Coordinates**: 22.9936° N, 82.7539° W.  
- **Elevation**: 15 meters above sea level.  
- **Timezone**: Eastern Time Zone (UTC−05:00).  
- **Administrative Division**: Part of Artemisa Province (since 2010); previously Havana Province (until 2010).  
- **UN/LOCODE**: CUMAR.  
- **GeoNames ID**: 3547597.  
- **Twinned City**: Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain.  
- **Locator Map**: [Mariel (Cuban municipal map).png](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mariel_(Cuban_municipal_map).png).  
- **Local Dialing Code**: 7.  
- **Body of Water**: Florida Strait.  
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 2576653.  
- **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID**: mariel.  

## FAQs
- **Where is Mariel located?**  
  Mariel is in Artemisa Province, Cuba, on the northern coast along the Florida Strait.  

- **What is Mariel's population?**  
  As of available data, the population is 42,500.  

- **When did Mariel change provinces?**  
  It transitioned from Havana Province to Artemisa Province in 2010 as part of Cuba’s administrative reorganization.  

- **Is Mariel twinned with any cities?**  
  Yes, it is twinned with Cornellà de Llobregat in Spain.  

- **What notable geographic features define Mariel?**  
  It is situated at 15 meters elevation and bordered by the Florida Strait, a critical maritime corridor.  

## Why It Matters
Mariel holds significance as a strategic coastal municipality in Cuba, reflecting the country’s administrative evolution through its 2010 reassignment to Artemisa Province. Its location on the Florida Strait underscores its geopolitical and economic role, particularly in maritime activities. As a municipality with a distinct urban identity, Mariel contributes to Cuba’s regional governance and cultural landscape, highlighted by its historical documentation in sources like *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon* (1885–1890).

## Notable For
- **Administrative Transition**: Shifted from Havana Province to Artemisa Province in 2010.  
- **Geographic Position**: Direct access to the Florida Strait, a major maritime route.  
- **Urban Classification**: Recognized as both a city and municipality.  
- **International Connections**: Twinning with Cornellà de Llobregat.  
- **Cartographic Documentation**: Featured in gran enciclopèdia catalana and OpenStreetMap.  

## Body

### Geography and Location  
Mariel is situated at coordinates 22.9936° N, 82.7539° W, with an elevation of 15 meters above sea level. It covers 269 square kilometers and is bordered by the **Florida Strait**, a significant body of water connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. The municipality’s coastal position has shaped its historical and economic role.  

### Administration  
Since **2010**, Mariel has been part of **Artemisa Province**, following Cuba’s administrative restructuring to decentralize governance from Havana. Prior to this, it belonged to **Havana Province**. This change aimed to improve local administration and resource distribution.  

### Demographics  
As of available data, Mariel has a population of **42,500**, reflecting its status as a mid-sized urban center. The municipality is classified as both a **city** and a **municipality of Cuba**, emphasizing its dual administrative and urban functions.  

### Infrastructure and Connectivity  
- **Timezone**: Eastern Time Zone (UTC−05:00).  
- **Local Dialing Code**: 7.  
- **UN/LOCODE**: CUMAR, facilitating international trade and logistics.  

### International Relations  
Mariel is twinned with **Cornellà de Llobregat**, a city in Spain, fostering cultural and diplomatic ties between the two municipalities.  

### Cultural and Historical Documentation  
The municipality is documented in the **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana** (ID: mariel) and was described in *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon* (4th edition, 1885–1890), highlighting its long-standing recognition in global reference works.  

### Geographic and Cartographic Identifiers  
- **GeoNames ID**: 3547597.  
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID**: 2576653.  
- **Locator Map**: A detailed municipal map is available via [Mariel (Cuban municipal map).png](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mariel_(Cuban_municipal_map).png).  

### Technical and Database References  
Mariel is cataloged in multiple international databases, including:  
- **Wikipedia Titles**: Listed in 19 languages (e.g., English, Spanish, French).  
- **iNaturalist Place ID**: 98201.  
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007564732205171.  
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -1634650.  

These identifiers ensure Mariel’s global recognition across geographic, cultural, and scientific platforms.

## 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. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File