# Samaná Province, Cibao Nordeste Region – Municipalities

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/samana/

Province · Cibao Nordeste Region 

# Samaná Province

Samaná Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Cibao Nordeste Region. It had an estimated **114,809 people** in 2023 on 863 km² (about 133 per km²). Its main town is Samaná. It is divided into 3 municipalities. 168 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 465 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 114,809people (2023)
- 863km²
- 3municipalities
- 465mapped services

## How many people live in Samaná Province?

Samaná Province had an estimated **114,809 people** in 2023 — 17.7% of Cibao Nordeste Region, 22nd of 32 provinces. There are 939 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cibao Nordeste Region figure of 961). Spread over 863 km², that is about **133 people per km²**, 15th of 32 provinces.

26.8% of people are children under 15 and 8.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 30 across Cibao Nordeste Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****9,922**

5–9 ****10,431**

10–14 ****10,465**

15–19 ****9,844**

20–24 ****9,399**

25–29 ****9,267**

30–34 ****8,871**

35–39 ****8,193**

40–44 ****7,580**

45–49 ****6,640**

50–54 ****5,866**

55–59 ****4,981**

60–64 ****4,197**

65–69 ****3,308**

70–74 ****2,389**

75–79 ****1,659**

80+ ****1,797**

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 Samaná Province?

Samaná Province lies in [Cibao Nordeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Duarte Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/), [Hato Mayor Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/), [María Trinidad Sánchez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/maria-trinidad-sanchez/) and [Monte Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/). By area it is the 25th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 20.8% of [Cibao Nordeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/). The centre of Samaná Province is about 83 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 64 km from San Francisco de Macorís, the main town of Cibao Nordeste Region. The centre point is at 19.1781° N, 69.6511° 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 Samaná Province

OpenStreetMap lists 52 named sights in Samaná Province: 22 beachs; 10 attractions; 5 viewpoints; 5 nature reserves; 4 waterfalls; 3 caves; 1 museum; 1 monument; 1 ruins.

- Whale Museum of Samana · museum
- Cascada Lulú · waterfall
- Cascada Pequeña (10m) · waterfall
- Salto El Limón · waterfall
- Waterfall (2m) · waterfall
- Monumento Natural Cabo Samaná · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Salto El Limón · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Cabo Cabrón · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Los Haitises · nature reserve
- Santuario de Mamíferos Marinos Bancos de la Plata y Navidad · nature reserve
- Cayo Levantado Public Beach · beach
- El Caletón · beach
- La Playita · beach
- La Tambora · beach
- Playa Breman · beach
- Playa Breman · beach
- Playa Cosón · beach
- Playa Fronton · beach
- Playa Fronton · beach
- Playa Frontón · beach
- Playa Grande · beach
- Playa Jackson · beach
- Playa Las Ballenas · beach
- Playa Las Canas · beach
- Playa Las Terrenas · beach
- Playa Madama · beach
- Playa Moron · beach
- Playa Nandy · beach
- Playa Portillo · beach
- Playa Portillo · beach

…and 22 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: Samaná 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

- Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) · Samana14 km
- La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela76 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:00) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:04, sunset around 18:03).

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 Samaná Province

Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services 

[Las Terrenas](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/samana/las-terrenas/) 112 1 250 

[Samaná](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/samana/samana/) 411 4 188 

[Sánchez](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/samana/sanchez/) 340 1 27 

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 Samaná Province

- Samaná11,432
- Sánchez11,365
- Las Terrenas7,713

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 Samaná Province

Named natural and historic features inside Samaná Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

51 rivers and streams; 3 lakes.

- Arroyo Aguas Buenas
- Arroyo Cabirma
- Arroyo Cayo
- Arroyo Caño Salado
- Arroyo Chico
- Arroyo El Azabache
- Arroyo El Bueyero
- Arroyo El Catey
- Arroyo El Cuerno
- Arroyo El Guano
- Arroyo El Jobo
- Arroyo El Rancho
- Arroyo Grande
- Arroyo Juana Vicenta
- Arroyo La Jagua
- Arroyo La Majagua
- Arroyo La Tayota
- Arroyo Las Canoas
- Arroyo Las Flechas
- Arroyo Los Cacaos
- Arroyo Los Jimenes
- Arroyo Los Jíbaros
- Arroyo Los Naranjos
- Arroyo Los Róbalos

…and 30 more.

### Coast and islands

48 headlands; 12 islands; 10 beaches; 1 bay.

- Bahía del Limón
- 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 Bonita
- Playa Colorada
- Playa El Morón
- Playa Madama
- Playa Rincón
- Playa de Bul
- Playa de Maricó
- Playa del Aserradero
- Playita Honda
- Punta Arenas

…and 47 more.

### Hills and mountains

31 hills; 29 mountains; 1 valley.

- Monte La Meseta · 588 m
- Loma Cuesta Mala · 486 m
- Monte Pilón de Azúcar · 474 m
- Loma de Laguna Grande · 466 m
- Loma Atravesada · 458 m
- Loma El Calentón · 454 m
- Loma La Ceiba · 403 m
- Loma Domínguez · 386 m
- Loma Caballo · 382 m
- Loma Lucía · 381 m
- Loma El Guano · 376 m
- Loma El Naranjito · 376 m
- Loma La Manga · 374 m
- Loma El Coco · 372 m
- Loma La Balsa · 370 m
- Loma Adeliano · 364 m
- Loma El Haitiano · 351 m
- Monte Las Cañitas · 347 m
- Loma Calvario · 335 m
- Loma La Lagunita · 329 m
- Loma El Cuco · 324 m
- Loma Jackson · 322 m
- Loma El Túnel · 296 m
- Loma El Chaparral · 295 m

…and 37 more.

### Forests and nature

2 parks.

- National Park Los Haitises
- Parque Nacional Cabo Cabrón

### Getting around

2 airports; 1 airfield; 1 lighthouse.

- Arroyo Barril
- Arroyo Barril Airport
- 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 Samaná Province and the best time to visit

In Samaná Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 692 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (82 mm) and the driest Feb (32 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 45 

Feb 25 32 

Mar 25 32 

Apr 26 50 

May 27 81 

Jun 28 46 

Jul 28 63 

Aug 28 68 

Sep 28 70 

Oct 27 67 

Nov 26 82 

Dec 25 57 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Samaná Province

Places mapped inside Samaná Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals12
- Banks7
- ATMs6
- Petrol pumps12
- Hotels231
- Shopping malls11
- Schools14
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants159
- Police stations4
- Dental clinics5

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 Samaná Province?In Cibao Nordeste Region, Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Samaná Province?114,809 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Samaná Province?About 29 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Samaná Province?About 133 people per km²
- What borders Samaná Province?Duarte Province, Hato Mayor Province, María Trinidad Sánchez Province and Monte Plata Province
- What is there to see in Samaná Province?Boca del Diablo, Cascada Lulú, Cascada Pequeña (10m), Cayo Levantado Public Beach
- What time zone is Samaná Province in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Samaná Province?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Samaná Province?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Samaná Province?Samaná
- What is the highest point in Samaná Province?Monte La Meseta (588 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Samaná Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Samaná Province?12 mapped
- How many banks are in Samaná Province?7 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Samaná Province?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Samaná Province?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Samaná Province?DO0104 (OCHA common operational dataset)