Mariental, Namibia
Mariental is a town of 10,000 inhabitants in south-central Namibia, lying on the B1 national road 232 kilometres (144 mi) north of Keetmanshoop and 274 kilometres (170 mi) southeast of Windhoek. It lies at an elevation of 1,090 metres (3,580 ft). Mariental is connected to the TransNamib railway line from Windhoek to Keetmanshoop. The town and the surrounding area are situated in a hot, arid region.
Mariental
Tsaraxeibes | |
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City | |
Mariental Main Street | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: Stofbakkies | |
| Motto: Luceat et crescat | |
Mariental Location in Namibia | |
| Coordinates: 24°38′S 17°58′E | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Region | Hardap Region |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cherien Kock |
| Elevation | 1,090 m (3,580 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 12,478 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (South African Standard Time) |
Mariental is the administrative capital of the Hardap Region in an area which has long been a centre for the Nama people. It lies near the Hardap Dam, the second largest reservoir in Namibia.
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