Marianao
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 |  Ciudad de 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 (2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 137,999 |
| • Density | 6,272/km2 (16,240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-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 about 1500 ft. above sea level, is noted for its salubrious climate.[3] The city dates from about 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.[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
- Alicia Alonso
- 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
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.
- ^ Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
- ^ Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2006-07-14. Retrieved 2007-10-06.
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- ^ http://www.zapopan.gob.mx/soy-turista/relaciones-internacionales/
- ^ Asuntos Internacionales y Ciudades Hermanas
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