Marianao
Municipality of Havana
"El Obelisco", Carlos J. Finlay Memorial
"El Obelisco", Carlos J. Finlay Memorial
Location of Marianao in Havana
Location of Marianao in Havana
Coordinates: 23°05′0″N 82°26′0″W / 23.08333°N 82.43333°W / 23.08333; -82.43333
Country Cuba
Province La Habana
Wards (Consejos Populares)CAI-Los Ángeles, Libertad, Pocito-Palmas, Pogoloti-Belén-Finlay, Santa Felicia, Zamora-Cocosolo
Area
[1]
 • Total22 km2 (8 sq mi)
Population
 (2004)[2]
 • Total137,999
 • Density6,272/km2 (16,240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-7

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 1989 the municipality had a population of 133,016. 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.

Overview

As 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.

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

Twin towns

References

  • This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Marianao". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
  1. ↑ Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  2. ↑ Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  3. ↑ Encyclopædia Britannica
  4. ↑ "Relaciones Internacionales | Gobierno Municipal de Zapopan 2010 - 2011". www.zapopan.gob.mx. Archived from the original on 2011-09-25.
  5. ↑ Asuntos Internacionales y Ciudades Hermanas
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