Marianao Explained

Official Name:Marianao
Settlement Type:Municipality of Havana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Marianao in Cuba
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Cuba
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1: La Habana
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:22
Population As Of:2022
Population Total:134,057
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Coordinates:23.0833°N -82.4333°W
Area Code:+53-7
Parts Type:Wards (Consejos Populares)
Parts Style:para
P1:CAI-Los Ángeles
P2:Libertad
P3:Pocito-Palmas
P4:Pogoloti-Belén-Finlay
P5:Santa Felicia
P6:Zamora-Cocosolo

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.

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Municipios of Cuba. Statoids. July 2003. 2007-10-06.
  2. Web site: Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map . 2024-02-03 . www.citypopulation.de.
  3. Encyclopædia Britannica
  4. Web site: Relaciones Internacionales Gobierno Municipal de Zapopan 2010 - 2011 . www.zapopan.gob.mx . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110925163902/http://www.zapopan.gob.mx/soy-turista/relaciones-internacionales/ . 2011-09-25.
  5. Asuntos Internacionales y Ciudades Hermanas