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Marianao is a Town and municipality in the province of the city of Havana , Cuba , 6 miles southwest of the original city of Havana , with which it is connected by the Marianao Railway . As Of 1989 , the municipality had a population of 133,016. Marianao is on a range of Hill s about 1500 ft. above Sea Level , is noted for its salubrious Climate . The city dates from about 1830 . As the Havana expanded during the 1930s and 1940s, Marianao became a suburb of the city. As of 2007 , the neighborhood is known for a relatively high crime rate, and has a "tough" reputation. A famous landmark is the monument built to honor Carlos J. Finlay. Mr. Finlay was a doctor who helped eradicate Yellow Fever in Cuba in the 1800s. 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. Marianao is home to the famous Tropicana Club and was home to the Oriental Park Racetrack . EXTERNAL LINKS
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