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'''Marianao''' is one of the 15 municipalities or boroughs (''[[municipio]]s'' 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 [[hill]]s about 1500&nbsp;ft. above [[sea level]], is noted for its salubrious [[climate]]. The city dates from about 1830.
'''Marianao''' is one of the 15 municipalities or boroughs (''[[municipio]]s'' 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.<ref name="citypopulation">{{Cite web |title=Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/cuba/admin/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref> Marianao is on a range of hills of about 1500 above [[sea level]] and is noted for its salubrious [[climate]].<ref>Encyclopædia Britannica</ref> The city dates back to 1830.


==Overview==
==Overview==
As Havana expanded during the 1930s and 1940s, Marianao became a suburb of the city.
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 Finlay|Carlos Juan Finlay]]. Mr. Finlay was a doctor who helped eradicate [[yellow fever]] in Cuba in the 19th century. What is interesting about this building is the fact that it is shaped like a syringe. The monument is at the junction of ''calles'' 100 y 31, close to several major hospitals.
A famous landmark is the monument built to honor [[Carlos Finlay|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|date=May 2018}}


Marianao is home to the famous [[Tropicana Club]] and was home to the [[Oriental Park Racetrack]].
Marianao is home to the famous [[Tropicana Club]] and was home to the [[Oriental Park Racetrack]].
One of the most notable foods they make in Marianao is "Pollo A La Barbacoa".
One of the most notable foods made in Marianao is "Pollo A La Barbacoa".


==Personalities==
==Personalities==<!-- New links in alphabetical order please -->
*[[Alicia Alonso]], [[prima ballerina assoluta]]
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*[[Luis Tiant]], Baseball Player
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*[[Camilo Marin]], jockey agent
*[[Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg]], spouse of the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg
*[[Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg]], spouse of the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg
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*[[Camilo Marin]], Jockey Agent
*[[Jorge Enrique González Pacheco]], poet and cultural entrepreneur
*[[Jorge Enrique González Pacheco]], poet and cultural entrepreneur
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*[[Luis Tiant]], baseball player


==Twin towns==
==Twin towns==
*{{flagicon|Mexico}} '''[[Carmen Municipality|Carmen]]''' ([[Campeche]], [[Mexico]])
*{{flagicon|Mexico}} '''[[Carmen Municipality|Carmen]]''' ([[Campeche]], [[Mexico]])
*{{flagicon|Mexico}} '''[[Zapopan, Jalisco|Zapopan]]''' ([[Jalisco]], [[Mexico]])http://www.zapopan.gob.mx/soy-turista/relaciones-internacionales/
*{{flagicon|Mexico}} '''[[Zapopan, Jalisco|Zapopan]]''' ([[Jalisco]], [[Mexico]])<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zapopan.gob.mx/soy-turista/relaciones-internacionales/ |title=Relaciones Internacionales {{!}} Gobierno Municipal de Zapopan 2010 - 2011 |website=www.zapopan.gob.mx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925163902/http://www.zapopan.gob.mx/soy-turista/relaciones-internacionales/ |archive-date=2011-09-25}} </ref><ref>Asuntos Internacionales y Ciudades Hermanas</ref>

<ref>Asuntos Internacionales y Ciudades Hermanas</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Portal|Cuba}}
{{Portal|Cuba}}
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060103073434/http://www.chtv.cubasi.cu/carpetas/provincias/capital/municipioscapital/marianaos.htm Details of municipality] (Spanish)
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*[http://www.chtv.cubasi.cu/carpetas/provincias/capital/municipioscapital/marianaos.htm Details of municipality] (Spanish)
*[http://www.cibercuba.com/lecturas/el-obelisco-de-marianao-se-encuentra-en-la-plaza-carlos-j-finlay El Obelisco de Marianao]
*[http://www.cibercuba.com/lecturas/el-obelisco-de-marianao-se-encuentra-en-la-plaza-carlos-j-finlay El Obelisco de Marianao]
*[http://www.lenzayas.com/Marianao/Marianao.htm Description of Marianao before the 1959 Revolution]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090916204608/http://www.lenzayas.com/Marianao/Marianao.htm Description of Marianao before the 1959 Revolution]


{{Adjacent communities
| Centre = Marianao
| N = [[Playa, Havana|Playa]]
| NE = [[Plaza de la Revolución]]
| E = [[Cerro, Havana|Cerro]]<br />[[Boyeros]]
| S = [[Boyeros]]
| W = [[La Lisa]]
}}
{{Havana municipalities}}
{{Havana municipalities}}
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[[Category:Municipalities of Havana]]
[[Category:Municipalities of Havana]]

Latest revision as of 19:05, 3 February 2024

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
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 • Total22 km2 (8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total134,057
 • Density6,100/km2 (16,000/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 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[edit]

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[edit]

Twin towns[edit]

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.
  1. ^ Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-06.
  2. ^ "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  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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