Marianao is one of the 15 municipalities or boroughs (municipios in Spanish) in the city of Havana, Cuba. It lies 6 miles southwest of the original city of Havana, with which it is connected by the Marianao railway. In 2022 the municipality had a population of 134,057.[2] Marianao is on a range of hills of about 1500 above sea level and is noted for its salubrious climate.[3] The city dates back to 1830.
Marianao | |
|---|---|
 "El Obelisco", Carlos J. Finlay Memorial | |
 Location of Marianao in Havana | |
| Coordinates: 23°05′0″N 82°26′0″W / 23.08333°N 82.43333°W | |
| Country |  Cuba |
| Province |  La Habana |
| Wards (Consejos Populares) | CAI-Los Ángeles, Libertad, Pocito-Palmas, Pogoloti-Belén-Finlay, Santa Felicia, Zamora-Cocosolo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 134,057 |
| • Density | 6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-7 |
Overview
editAs Havana expanded during the 1930s and 1940s, Marianao became a suburb of the city.
A famous landmark is the monument built to honor Carlos Juan Finlay, a doctor who helped eradicate yellow fever in Cuba in the 19th century. It is shaped like a syringe. The monument is at the junction of Calles 100 and 31, close to several major hospitals.[citation needed]
Marianao is home to the famous Tropicana Club and was home to the Oriental Park Racetrack. One of the most notable foods made in Marianao is "Pollo A La Barbacoa".
Personalities
edit- Alicia Alonso, prima ballerina assoluta
- Camilo Marin, jockey agent
- Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, spouse of the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg
- Jorge Enrique González Pacheco, poet and cultural entrepreneur
- Luis Tiant, baseball player
Twin towns
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References
edit- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Marianao". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
- ^ Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ "Relaciones Internacionales | Gobierno Municipal de Zapopan 2010 - 2011". www.zapopan.gob.mx. Archived from the original on 2011-09-25.
- ^ Asuntos Internacionales y Ciudades Hermanas
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