# Minatitlán

> city and municipal seat in Veracruz, Mexico

**Wikidata**: [Q991006](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q991006)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minatitlán,_Veracruz)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/minatitlan

## Summary
Minatitlán is a city, large human settlement, and municipal seat located in Veracruz, Mexico. Established in 1826, it serves as the capital of Minatitlán Municipality and recorded a population of 356,020 during the 2010 census.

## Key Facts
- **Administrative Role**: Functions as the municipal seat (capital) of Minatitlán Municipality in the state of Veracruz, Mexico.
- **Classification**: Defined as a city, a "big city," and a human settlement.
- **Inception**: The city was established in 1826.
- **Population**: 356,020 inhabitants as of 2010.
- **Area**: Covers a land area of 4.124 square kilometers.
- **Coordinates**: Located at 17.985277777777778° latitude and -94.54472222222222° longitude.
- **Elevation**: Situated 20 meters above sea level.
- **Time Zone**: Observes UTC−06:00 (standard time) and UTC−05:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Dialing Code**: 922.
- **Identifiers**: UN/LOCODE is MXMTT; INEGI locality ID is 301080001.
- **Aliases**: Also known as Minatitlan, La Poderosa, and 米娜泰勒.
- **Website**: Official portal is http://www.minatitlan.gob.mx.
- **GeoNames ID**: 3523183.
- **OpenStreetMap**: Node ID 472255720.
- **Freebase ID**: /m/02fdhz.
- **MusicBrainz ID**: 0bb515d1-7128-4f09-b56b-7129191228ca.
- **Wikipedia Title**: "Minatitlán, Veracruz".
- **Sitelink Count**: 33.

## FAQs
**When was Minatitlán founded?**
The city was established in 1826.

**What is the population of Minatitlán?**
According to data from the 2010 census, the city has a population of 356,020.

**Where is Minatitlán located?**
It is located in Veracruz, Mexico, specifically serving as the municipal seat of Minatitlán Municipality.

**What is the geographical size of Minatitlán?**
The city encompasses an area of 4.124 square kilometers at an elevation of 20 meters above sea level.

**What are the alternate names for Minatitlán?**
The city is referred to by the aliases Minatitlan, La Poderosa, and 米娜泰勒.

**What timezone does Minatitlán use?**
Minatitlán uses UTC−06:00 for standard time and switches to UTC−05:00 during daylight saving time.

## Why It Matters
Minatitlán serves as a critical administrative hub as the capital of its municipality, anchoring the regional governance of Veracruz. Its substantial population of over 350,000 people classifies it as a "big city," making it a significant urban center within the state. The city's extensive integration into global and national data systems—ranging from UN/LOCODE logistics codes to MusicBrainz area identifiers—highlights its relevance in international trade, digital mapping, and cultural databases. Furthermore, its documented history since 1826 provides a long-standing foundation for its political and social development in the region.

## Notable For
- Acting as the seat of government for Minatitlán Municipality.
- Possessing the distinct alias "La Poderosa."
- Having a highly dense population distribution relative to its 4.124 square kilometer area.
- Being cataloged in the Great Russian Encyclopedia Online.
- Maintaining a specific category on Wikimedia Commons and Wikipedia for people born in the city (ID Q32340421).
- Having a specific SNARC ID listed as "James Brown".

## Body

### Geography and Location
Minatitlán is a human settlement classified as a city and a "big city" situated within the country of Mexico. It is specifically located in the state of Veracruz and serves as the seat of the local government for Minatitlán Municipality. Geographically, the city is positioned at coordinates 17.985277777777778 latitude and -94.54472222222222 longitude. The elevation of the city is recorded at 20 meters above sea level. The total land area occupied by Minatitlán is 4.124 square kilometers.

### Administration and Communications
As the capital of the municipality, the city operates under the local dialing code 922. Administratively, it observes the Central Time Zone, utilizing UTC−06:00 for standard time and UTC−05:00 for daylight saving time. The city maintains an official government website at http://www.minatitlan.gob.mx. Its status as a municipal seat makes it the primary political center for the surrounding region.

### Demographics and History
The city has a historical inception date of 1826. Demographic data from the 2010 census indicates a population of 356,020 residents. The INEGI (National Institute of Statistics and Geography) assigns the locality ID 301080001 to Minatitlán for census and statistical purposes.

### Identifiers and Data Presence
Minatitlán is extensively cataloged across various international databases and information systems. It holds the UN/LOCODE MXMTT, facilitating global trade and logistics identification. The city is represented in the GeoNames database under ID 3523183 and on OpenStreetMap as node 472255720. 

Other unique identifiers include:
- **Freebase ID**: /m/02fdhz
- **BBC Things ID**: 62214d51-a243-4d48-89d0-974f0068d02e
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 0bb515d1-7128-4f09-b56b-7129191228ca
- **Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)**: 2214748 (referenced as МИНАТИТЛАН)
- **GNS Unique Feature Identifier**: -1683700
- **Who's On First ID**: 102000637
- **Online PWN Encyclopedia ID**: 3941645
- **U.S. National Archives Identifier**: 10037345
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007567610505171
- **SNARC ID**: James Brown

### Media and Aliases
The entity is recognized by multiple names and aliases, including "Minatitlan," "La Poderosa," and the Chinese characters "米娜泰勒." On Wikipedia, the primary article title is "Minatitlán, Veracruz," and the subject has a total of 33 sitelinks across various languages, including Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, and Russian. 

Visual media associated with the city includes:
- A general image hosted at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Mexico.Ver.Minatitlan.01.jpg
- A coat of arms image located at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Escudo_de_Minatitlán,_Ver._México.png
- A locator map at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Location_Minatitlan.png

The city also has a dedicated category on Wikimedia Commons titled "Minatitlán, Veracruz" and a specific category for people born there identified by the Wikidata ID Q32340421. The Google Play Store ID for the city is simply "Minatitlán."

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. MusicBrainz
3. [Source](https://web.archive.org/web/20110912021151/http://www.censo2010.org.mx/doc/cpv10p_00.pdf)
4. GeoNames
5. BBC Things
6. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File