Cojímar
Cojímar | |
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Fishing village | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Etymology: Derived from the Taíno language, meaning "entrance of water into fertile land" | |
| Motto: "Cojímar, where the sea meets history" | |
Interactive map of Cojímar | |
| Coordinates: 23°08′06″N 82°23′38″W / 23.135°N 82.394°W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | La Habana |
| Municipality | Havana del Este |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Population (est. 2006) | |
• Total | 20,390 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cojimareño/a |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (CDT) |
Cojímar is a historic fishing village located in the municipality of Havana del Este, Cuba. Situated on the northern coast of the island, approximately 7 kilometers east of Havana, Cojímar is known for its cultural significance, history, and natural environment. The town was the residence of the American author Ernest Hemingway, who lived there for a time and kept his fishing boat, the Pilar, in the town. Cojímar's historical roots date back to Cuba's colonial period, and has played an important role in the maritime and cultural history of Havana.