# Cibao Nordeste Region, Dominican Republic – Provinces

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Region · Dominican Republic 

# Cibao Nordeste Region

Cibao Nordeste Region is a development region of Dominican Republic. It had an estimated **648,321 people** in 2023 on 4,148 km² (about 156 per km²). Its main town is San Francisco de Macorís. It is divided into 4 provinces. 958 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,223 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 648,321people (2023)
- 4,148km²
- 4provinces
- 1,223mapped services

## How many people live in Cibao Nordeste Region?

Cibao Nordeste Region had an estimated **648,321 people** in 2023 — 6.1% of Dominican Republic, 6th of 10 regions. There are 961 women for every 1,000 men (below the Dominican Republic figure of 1,004). Spread over 4,148 km², that is about **156 people per km²**, 5th of 10 regions.

24.6% of people are children under 15 and 9.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 29 across Dominican Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****51,860**

5–9 ****53,663**

10–14 ****54,242**

15–19 ****54,162**

20–24 ****53,735**

25–29 ****52,151**

30–34 ****49,273**

35–39 ****44,854**

40–44 ****41,184**

45–49 ****37,560**

50–54 ****33,842**

55–59 ****30,771**

60–64 ****27,118**

65–69 ****22,126**

70–74 ****16,630**

75–79 ****11,466**

80+ ****13,684**

Source: [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-dom).

## Where is Cibao Nordeste Region?

Cibao Nordeste Region lies in [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 3 other regions: [Cibao Norte Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/), [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/) and [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/). By area it is the 9th largest of 10 regions in Dominican Republic. It covers 8.6% of [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). The centre of Cibao Nordeste Region is about 99 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 19.3378° N, 70.1278° W.

Source: [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-dom).

## Things to see in and around Cibao Nordeste Region

OpenStreetMap lists 86 named sights in Cibao Nordeste Region: 37 beachs; 15 attractions; 14 nature reserves; 5 waterfalls; 5 viewpoints; 3 caves; 2 memorials; 2 museums; 1 aquarium; 1 monument; 1 ruins.

- Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal · museum
- Whale Museum of Samana · museum
- Cascada Lulú · waterfall
- Cascada Pequeña (10m) · waterfall
- Saltadero · waterfall
- Salto El Limón · waterfall
- Waterfall (2m) · waterfall
- Monumento Natural Bosque Húmedo de Río San Juan · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Cabo Francés Viejo · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Cabo Samaná · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural El Saltadero · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Laguna Gri-Grí · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Salto El Limón · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Cabo Cabrón · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Los Haitises · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Manglares del Bajo Yuna · nature reserve
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre La Gran Laguna o Perucho · nature reserve
- Reserva Científica La Salcedoa · nature reserve
- Reserva Científica Loma Guaconejo · nature reserve
- Reserva Científica Loma Quita Espuela · nature reserve
- Santuario de Mamíferos Marinos Bancos de la Plata y Navidad · nature reserve
- Caletón de los Enamorados · beach
- Cayo Levantado Public Beach · beach
- El Caletón · beach
- La Playita · beach
- La Tambora · beach
- Orchid Bay · beach
- Playa Arroyo Salado · beach
- Playa Breman · beach
- Playa Breman · beach

…and 56 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Cibao Nordeste Region

- Time zoneUTC−4, no daylight saving · America/Santo_Domingo
- CurrencyPeso (DOP)
- Country calling code+1-809 and 1-829
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) · Samana42 km
- Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago51 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 18:04).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:16 18:21 11.1 h 

Feb 07:09 18:39 11.5 h 

Mar 06:50 18:50 12.0 h 

Apr 06:23 18:57 12.6 h 

May 06:05 19:07 13.0 h 

Jun 06:01 19:19 13.3 h 

Jul 06:10 19:22 13.2 h 

Aug 06:21 19:09 12.8 h 

Sep 06:27 18:44 12.3 h 

Oct 06:34 18:18 11.7 h 

Nov 06:48 18:02 11.2 h 

Dec 07:06 18:04 11.0 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Provinces of Cibao Nordeste Region

Province People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services 

[Duarte Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/) 300,976 182 1,650 7 407 

[María Trinidad Sánchez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/maria-trinidad-sanchez/) 140,685 117 1,207 4 235 

[Samaná Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/samana/) 114,809 133 863 3 465 

[Hermanas Mirabal Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/hermanas-mirabal/) 91,851 215 428 3 116 

Source: [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-dom); [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-dom).

## Largest towns in Cibao Nordeste Region

- San Francisco de Macorís124,763
- Salcedo45,299
- Nagua33,862
- Salsipuedes11,675
- Samaná11,432
- Sánchez11,365
- Las Guáranas9,586
- Pimentel9,550
- Río San Juan8,983
- Las Terrenas7,713
- Tenares7,390
- El Factor7,014
- Castillo6,328
- Villa Riva5,700
- Cabrera4,947

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Cibao Nordeste Region

Named natural and historic features inside Cibao Nordeste Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

509 rivers and streams; 20 lakes.

- Arroyo Abreu
- Arroyo Agua Clara
- Arroyo Agua Clara
- Arroyo Agua Fría
- Arroyo Aguacate
- Arroyo Aguas Buenas
- Arroyo Agú
- Arroyo Albarico
- Arroyo Amaceyes
- Arroyo Angostura
- Arroyo Anguillita
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Arroyito
- Arroyo Arroyón
- Arroyo Aruña Gato
- Arroyo Atayabo
- Arroyo Baltazar
- Arroyo Barbarito
- Arroyo Barraco
- Arroyo Bebedero
- Arroyo Becerro
- Arroyo Bejuco
- Arroyo Bejuquito de Clavo

…and 505 more.

### Coast and islands

67 headlands; 21 beaches; 12 islands; 1 bay.

- Bahía del Limón
- Cabo Tres Amarras
- Cayo Arena
- Cayo Chico
- Cayo La Farola
- Cayo Levantado
- Cayo Linares
- Cayo Paloma
- Cayo Pelú
- Cayo de Las Flechas
- Cayo de Pancho Macho
- Cayo de la Garza
- Cayo del Calvario
- La Playita de Irene
- Piedra Grapín
- Playa Arroyo Salado
- Playa Bonita
- Playa Colorada
- Playa El Diamante
- Playa El Juncal
- Playa El Morón
- Playa Gran Estero
- Playa Gran Laguna
- Playa Grande

…and 77 more.

### Hills and mountains

85 hills; 41 mountains; 1 valley.

- Loma Quita Espuela · 961 m
- Loma Vieja · 743 m
- Punta del Peñón · 686 m
- Loma El Placer · 652 m
- Loma El Morro · 598 m
- Loma La Canela · 597 m
- Monte La Meseta · 588 m
- Loma Azul · 580 m
- Loma Guaconejo · 579 m
- Cerro La Cruz · 510 m
- Loma La Culata · 509 m
- Loma Cuesta Mala · 486 m
- Loma El Firme · 484 m
- Loma La Canela · 474 m
- Monte Pilón de Azúcar · 474 m
- Loma El Guineal · 471 m
- Loma de Laguna Grande · 466 m
- Loma Atravesada · 458 m
- Firme La Lomota · 457 m
- Loma El Calentón · 454 m
- Loma Firme de Jina Clara · 438 m
- Firme Los Sabrosos · 437 m
- Loma La Vigía · 436 m
- Loma El Pomito · 426 m

…and 103 more.

### Forests and nature

3 parks.

- National Park Los Haitises
- Parque Nacional Cabo Cabrón
- Parque Nacional Manglares del Bajo Yuna

### Getting around

3 lighthouses; 2 airports; 1 airfield.

- Arroyo Barril
- Arroyo Barril Airport
- Cabo Francés Viejo Light (1)
- Cabo Francés Viejo Light (2)
- Cabo Samaná Light
- Samaná El Catey International Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Cibao Nordeste Region and the best time to visit

In Cibao Nordeste Region, the warmest month is Aug (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 655 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (89 mm) and the driest Feb (31 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 52 

Feb 25 31 

Mar 25 39 

Apr 26 45 

May 27 68 

Jun 28 40 

Jul 28 52 

Aug 28 57 

Sep 28 61 

Oct 28 61 

Nov 26 89 

Dec 25 59 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cibao Nordeste Region

Places mapped inside Cibao Nordeste Region in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals81
- Banks63
- ATMs8
- Petrol pumps116
- Hotels301
- Shopping malls32
- Schools170
- Colleges and universities9
- Pharmacies45
- Restaurants321
- Police stations24
- Dental clinics53

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Cibao Nordeste Region?In Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Cibao Nordeste Region?648,321 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cibao Nordeste Region?About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cibao Nordeste Region?About 156 people per km²
- What borders Cibao Nordeste Region?Cibao Norte Region, Cibao Sur Region and Higuamo Region
- What is there to see in Cibao Nordeste Region?Acuario luz, Boca del Diablo, Cabo Francés Viejo, Caletón de los Enamorados
- What time zone is Cibao Nordeste Region in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Cibao Nordeste Region?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Cibao Nordeste Region?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Cibao Nordeste Region?San Francisco de Macorís
- What is the highest point in Cibao Nordeste Region?Loma Quita Espuela (961 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cibao Nordeste Region?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Cibao Nordeste Region?81 mapped
- How many banks are in Cibao Nordeste Region?63 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Cibao Nordeste Region?8 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Cibao Nordeste Region?116 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cibao Nordeste Region?DO01 (OCHA common operational dataset)