# Mariental

> town in Namibia

**Wikidata**: [Q876166](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q876166)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariental,_Namibia)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mariental

## Summary
Mariental is a town located in the Hardap Region of Namibia, where it serves as the regional capital. Situated at an elevation of 1,090 meters above sea level, it lies at coordinates approximately -24.63° latitude and 17.97° longitude. According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, the town has a population of 18,494.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Namibia
- **Administrative Status:** Capital of the Hardap Region
- **Classification:** Instance of a city and town
- **Population:** 18,494 (2023 Census, preferred value); 12,478 (2011 Census)
- **Coordinates:** Latitude -24.633333, Longitude 17.966667
- **Elevation:** 1,090 meters above sea level
- **Timezone:** UTC+01:00
- **UN/LOCODE:** NAMAR
- **Local Dialing Code:** 63
- **UNESCO GND ID:** 4589202-7
- **VIAF ID:** 144406434
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n94900569
- **GeoNames ID:** 3355595
- **Wikipedia Title:** Mariental, Namibia
- **Wikimedia Commons Category:** Mariental, Namibia
- **Coat of Arms Image:** [Mariental Coat of Arms](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mariental,_Namibia_COA.svg)
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID:** place/Mariental

## FAQs
**What is Mariental?**
Mariental is a town in Namibia, classified as both a city and a town, and serves as the administrative capital of the Hardap Region.

**Where is Mariental located?**
It is located in the Hardap Region of Namibia, approximately 1,090 meters above sea level, at latitude -24.633333 and longitude 17.966667.

**What is the population of Mariental?**
According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, Mariental has a population of 18,494. A previous census recorded the population at 12,478 in 2011.

**What are the identifying codes for Mariental?**
Mariental has several unique identifiers, including the UN/LOCODE "NAMAR," the local dialing code "63," the GeoNames ID "3355595," and the Library of Congress Authority ID "n94900569."

## Why It Matters
Mariental holds significance as the administrative center (capital) of the Hardap Region in Namibia. Its role as a regional capital places it at the center of local governance and administrative functions. The town's population growth from 12,478 in 2011 to 18,494 in 2023 highlights its ongoing development and importance as a human settlement within the country. It is recognized globally through various authority files and geographic databases, affirming its status as a distinct and documented locality.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Hardap Region in Namibia.
- Being an established town with a population of 18,494 as of the 2023 census.
- Possessing a unique administrative and logistical identifier via its UN/LOCODE (NAMAR).
- Having a distinct coat of arms representing the municipality.
- Documented recognition across multiple international knowledge bases, including VIAF, GND, and the Library of Congress.

## Body

### Administrative and Geographic Status
Mariental is an instance of both a city and a town located within the political and geographic boundaries of Namibia. It functions as the capital of the Hardap Region. Geographically, the town is positioned at latitude -24.633333 and longitude 17.966667. It sits at an elevation of 1,090 meters above sea level and operates within the UTC+01:00 timezone.

### Demographics
The population of Mariental has been recorded through official census determinations. In 2011, the population was documented at 12,478. By 2023, the Population and Housing Census recorded a population of 18,494, indicating growth over the decade. This 2023 figure is marked as the preferred value in the structured data.

### Identifiers and Authority Control
Mariental is indexed in numerous national and international databases and authority control systems:
- **GND ID:** 4589202-7
- **VIAF ID:** 144406434
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n94900569
- **GeoNames ID:** 3355595
- **UN/LOCODE:** NAMAR
- **IdRef ID:** 109968735
- **Freebase ID:** /m/07ll6z
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007533232005171
- **WorldCat Entities ID:** E39PBJrC8XrM8MQYtYkT46yDbd
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID:** place/Mariental

### Digital and Mapping Presence
The town has a significant presence across digital platforms and mapping services. Its Wikipedia title is "Mariental, Namibia," and the topic is covered in 30 different language editions (including English, German, French, Spanish, and Russian). The associated Wikimedia Commons category is "Mariental, Namibia," and the main category for the topic is "Category:Mariental, Namibia."
Additional technical identifiers include:
- **OpenStreetMap Way ID:** 124328387
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID:** 3355595
- **Who's On First ID:** 1125784725
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -2583685
- **Yale Lux ID:** place/2f4870f4-c192-478a-9766-708494bcf550
- **FactGrid Item ID:** Federico Maurizio von Burger

### Visual Representation
An image of the main street is available via Wikimedia Commons (Mainstreet1.jpg). The town also has a specific coat of arms, available as an SVG file (Mariental,_Namibia_COA.svg).

### Telecommunications
For local telecommunications, Mariental utilizes the local dialing code 63.

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Source](http://cms.my.na/assets/documents/p19dmn58guram30ttun89rdrp1.pdf)
5. [Source](https://nsa.org.na/census/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2023-Population-and-Housing-Census-Main-Report-28-Oct-2024.pdf)
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/na.htm)
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File