# Duarte Province, Cibao Nordeste Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/ Province · Cibao Nordeste Region # Duarte Province Duarte Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Cibao Nordeste Region. It had an estimated **300,976 people** in 2023 on 1,650 km² (about 182 per km²). Its main town is San Francisco de Macorís. It is divided into 7 municipalities. 439 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 407 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 300,976people (2023) - 1,650km² - 7municipalities - 407mapped services ## How many people live in Duarte Province? Duarte Province had an estimated **300,976 people** in 2023 — 46.4% of Cibao Nordeste Region, 9th of 32 provinces. There are 973 women for every 1,000 men (above the Cibao Nordeste Region figure of 961). Spread over 1,650 km², that is about **182 people per km²**, 12th of 32 provinces. 24.1% of people are children under 15 and 10.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 30 across Cibao Nordeste Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****23,846** 5–9 ****24,365** 10–14 ****24,462** 15–19 ****25,111** 20–24 ****25,580** 25–29 ****24,466** 30–34 ****22,837** 35–39 ****20,707** 40–44 ****18,972** 45–49 ****17,555** 50–54 ****15,754** 55–59 ****14,451** 60–64 ****12,808** 65–69 ****10,411** 70–74 ****7,792** 75–79 ****5,344** 80+ ****6,515** 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 Duarte Province? Duarte Province lies in [Cibao Nordeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 7 other provinces: [Espaillat Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/), [Hermanas Mirabal Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/hermanas-mirabal/), [La Vega Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/), [María Trinidad Sánchez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/maria-trinidad-sanchez/), [Monte Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/), [Samaná Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/samana/) and [Sánchez Ramírez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/). By area it is the 13th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 39.8% of [Cibao Nordeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/). The centre of Duarte Province is about 95 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 6.9 km from San Francisco de Macorís, the main town of Cibao Nordeste Region. The centre point is at 19.2833° N, 70.1880° 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 Duarte Province OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Duarte Province: 2 nature reserves; 1 aquarium. - Parque Nacional Manglares del Bajo Yuna · nature reserve - Reserva Científica Loma Quita Espuela · nature reserve - Acuario luz · aquarium 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: Duarte Province - 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 - Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago46 km - Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) · Samana47 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 18:05). 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. ## Municipalities of Duarte Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Arenoso](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/arenoso/) 145 3 23 [Castillo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/castillo/) 133 1 18 [Eugenio María de Hostos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/eugenio-maria-de-hostos/) 79 2 3 [Las Guáranas](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/las-guaranas/) 90 1 13 [Pimentel](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/pimentel/) 122 1 17 [San Francisco de Macorís](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/san-francisco-de-macoris/) 760 5 304 [Villa Riva](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/villa-riva/) 322 5 29 Source: [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-dom); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Largest towns in Duarte Province - San Francisco de Macorís124,763 - Las Guáranas9,586 - Pimentel9,550 - Castillo6,328 - Villa Riva5,700 - Arenoso2,897 - Agua Santa del Yuna1,830 - Hostos1,813 - La Peña976 - Cenoví599 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 Duarte Province Named natural and historic features inside Duarte Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 229 rivers and streams; 10 lakes. - Arroyo Agua Clara - Arroyo Agua Clara - Arroyo Agú - Arroyo Albarico - Arroyo Arenoso - Arroyo Arenoso - Arroyo Arroyón - Arroyo Aruña Gato - Arroyo Atayabo - Arroyo Barbarito - Arroyo Bejuco - Arroyo Bellaco - Arroyo Bijaguate - Arroyo Bijao - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanquito - Arroyo Brazo Grande - Arroyo Buena Vista - Arroyo Buena Vista - Arroyo Cabilma - Arroyo Cacaguana - Arroyo Caobete - Arroyo Carabela - Arroyo Caracol …and 215 more. ### Hills and mountains 28 hills; 5 mountains. - Loma Quita Espuela · 961 m - Loma Vieja · 743 m - Loma La Canela · 597 m - Loma La Canela · 474 m - Loma El Guineal · 471 m - Firme Los Sabrosos · 437 m - Loma El Pomito · 426 m - Loma Buena Vista · 411 m - Loma Gorda · 400 m - Loma Puerca Gorda · 400 m - Loma La Manacla · 397 m - Loma La Guabina · 391 m - Alto de Ramonal · 378 m - Loma Los Cinco · 378 m - Loma El Mogote · 368 m - Loma El Quemado · 367 m - Loma de los Paulinos · 362 m - Firme Real · 357 m - Loma Los Peñones · 357 m - Loma Los Limones · 325 m - Firme Real · 316 m - Loma Los Cafés · 291 m - Firme Luperón · 268 m - Loma La Candela · 204 m …and 9 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Parque Nacional Manglares del Bajo Yuna 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 Duarte Province and the best time to visit In Duarte Province, 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 Duarte Province Places mapped inside Duarte Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals39 - Banks35 - ATMs2 - Petrol pumps61 - Hotels15 - Shopping malls11 - Schools100 - Colleges and universities4 - Pharmacies24 - Restaurants71 - Police stations11 - Dental clinics34 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 Duarte Province?In Cibao Nordeste Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of Duarte Province?300,976 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Duarte Province?About 31 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Duarte Province?About 182 people per km² - What borders Duarte Province?Espaillat Province, Hermanas Mirabal Province, La Vega Province, María Trinidad Sánchez Province, Monte Plata Province, Samaná Province and Sánchez Ramírez Province - What is there to see in Duarte Province?Acuario luz, Parque Nacional Manglares del Bajo Yuna, Reserva Científica Loma Quita Espuela - What time zone is Duarte Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Duarte Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Duarte Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Duarte Province?San Francisco de Macorís - What is the highest point in Duarte Province?Loma Quita Espuela (961 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Duarte Province?January to December - How many hospitals are in Duarte Province?39 mapped - How many banks are in Duarte Province?35 mapped - How many ATMs are in Duarte Province?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Duarte Province?61 mapped - What is the P-code of Duarte Province?DO0101 (OCHA common operational dataset)