As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,885 and an area of 33.3 square kilometres (12.9 sq mi).

[3] Marineo borders the following municipalities: Bolognetta, Cefalà Diana, Godrano, Mezzojuso, Misilmeri, Monreale, Santa Cristina Gela and Villafrati.

The town of Marineo lies in the Eleuterio river valley, at the foot of a rock, just outside the Ficuzza wood.

Going further down the Scanzano valley, and move along the edge of the Cappelliere wood and the shore of the Scanzano artificial lake, all the way to the natural ramparts of Rocca Busambra, rising out of a vast oak wood.

Major events include the Dimostranza di San Ciro, a folk pantomime taking place every four years in August, and the Cunnutta, a parade of pious people on horseback to celebrate the patron saint.