Republic of Mari El, Russia
Mari El is a republic found in the nation of Russia. Home to 727,979 people, it is the 66th largest division in Russia in terms of population.
Mari El gained its current status as a republic in the year 1920. The government of Mari El is lead by Leonid Markelovand is based in the republic capital of Yoshkar-Ola (Population: 279,100).
The most populous cities in Mari El are: Yoshkar-Ola (Population: 279,100), Volzhsk (Population: 58,000).
Mari El Republic - Quick Facts
| Country | Russia |
| Region Type | Republic |
| ISO Code | RU_ME |
| Time Zone | MSK |
| Year of Establishment | 1920 |
| Capital | Yoshkar-Ola (Population: 279,100) |
| Head of Government | Leonid Markelov |
| Total Population | 727,979 |
| Total Area | 23,200 sq km (8,958 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 31.4 sq km (81.3 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.