Marianao

Marianao
"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
 • Total
22 km2 (8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
134,057
 • 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.

  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