Mariel
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| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | La Habana |
| Area [1] | |
| - Total | 269 km² (103.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2004)[2] | |
| - Total | 42,504 |
| - Density | 158.0/km² (409.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | +53-7 |
Mariel is a municipality and city in the La Habana Province of Cuba. It is located approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) west of the city of Havana. The town is situated on the south-east side of the Mariel bay.
On the east side of the bay are a port, cement works and a power station. On the west side of the bay is a former submarine base, later designated as a free trade zone.
The port of Mariel is the nearest port to the United States. In 1980, some 125,000 Cubans left Mariel and went to the United States in what is known as the Mariel boatlift. While many reached the USA, several died while travelling through the ocean. Those involved became known as "Marielitos".
Mariel Hemingway is named after the town.[citation needed]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Mariel had a population of 42,504.[2] With a total area of 269 km² (103.9 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 158.0/km² (409.2/sq mi).
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
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