# Monte Cristi Province, Cibao Noroeste Region – Municipalities

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Province · Cibao Noroeste Region 

# Monte Cristi Province

Monte Cristi Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Cibao Noroeste Region. It had an estimated **118,774 people** in 2023 on 1,884 km² (about 63 per km²). Its main town is San Fernando de Monte Cristi. It is divided into 6 municipalities. 252 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 113 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 118,774people (2023)
- 1,884km²
- 6municipalities
- 113mapped services

## How many people live in Monte Cristi Province?

Monte Cristi Province had an estimated **118,774 people** in 2023 — 28.1% of Cibao Noroeste Region, 21st of 32 provinces. There are 912 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cibao Noroeste Region figure of 933). Spread over 1,884 km², that is about **63 people per km²**, 26th of 32 provinces.

27.4% of people are children under 15 and 9.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 30 across Cibao Noroeste Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,227**

5–9 ****11,108**

10–14 ****11,166**

15–19 ****9,720**

20–24 ****8,357**

25–29 ****8,606**

30–34 ****8,793**

35–39 ****8,209**

40–44 ****7,412**

45–49 ****6,715**

50–54 ****6,221**

55–59 ****5,629**

60–64 ****4,966**

65–69 ****4,056**

70–74 ****3,091**

75–79 ****2,074**

80+ ****2,424**

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 Monte Cristi Province?

Monte Cristi Province lies in [Cibao Noroeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Dajabón Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/dajabon/), [Puerto Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/puerto-plata/), [Santiago Rodríguez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/santiago-rodriguez/) and [Valverde Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/valverde/). By area it is the 8th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 38.7% of [Cibao Noroeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/). The centre of Monte Cristi Province is about 214 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 43 km from Mao, the main town of Cibao Noroeste Region. The centre point is at 19.7178° N, 71.4450° 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 Monte Cristi Province

OpenStreetMap lists 10 named sights in Monte Cristi Province: 5 nature reserves; 3 beachs; 2 attractions.

- Parque Nacional Manglares de Estero Balsa · nature reserve
- Reserva Científica Villa Elisa · nature reserve
- Reserva Forestal Las Matas · nature reserve
- Reserva Forestal Río Cana · nature reserve
- Reserva de Vida Silvestre Laguna Saladilla · nature reserve
- Playa Caño del Yuti · beach
- Playa El Morro · beach
- Puerto Salina Chica · beach
- Paradise Island · attraction
- Snorkeling area · attraction

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: Monte Cristi 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

- Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) · Cap Haitien79 km
- Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) · Puerto Plata92 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:12, sunset around 18:09).

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 Monte Cristi Province

Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services 

[Castañuelas](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/monte-cristi/castanuelas/) 87 2 11 

[Guayubín](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/monte-cristi/guayubin/) 833 4 26 

[Las Matas de Santa Cruz](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/monte-cristi/las-matas-de-santa-cruz/) 72 1 10 

[Monte Cristi](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/monte-cristi/monte-cristi/) 517 1 30 

[Pepillo Salcedo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/monte-cristi/pepillo-salcedo/) 151 1 11 

[Villa Vásquez](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/monte-cristi/villa-vasquez/) 224 1 25 

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 Monte Cristi Province

- San Fernando de Monte Cristi17,001
- Villa Vásquez11,642
- Las Matas de Santa Cruz10,218
- Castañuelas4,209
- Pepillo Salcedo3,866
- Hatillo Palma3,574
- Cana Chapetón1,758
- Villa Elisa1,143

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 Monte Cristi Province

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

### Water

48 rivers and streams; 10 lakes.

- Arroyo Cazuela
- Arroyo Guajabo
- Arroyo Las Guamas
- Arroyo de los Córbanos
- Cañada Copey
- Cañada Honda
- Cañada Larga
- Cañada Pozo Prieto
- Cañada de Bernardo
- Cañada la Papeleta
- Caño Blanco
- Caño El Cementerio
- Caño El Ejido
- Caño El Vigiador
- Caño Grande
- Caño Hondo
- Caño Hondo
- Caño Los Indios
- Caño Los Uveros
- Caño Maeño
- Caño Manga de Yagua
- Caño Pozo de la Familia
- Caño Quebró
- Caño Salado

…and 34 more.

### Coast and islands

14 headlands; 7 islands; 3 beaches; 3 lagoons; 1 bay.

- Cayo Ahogado
- Ensenada de la Granja
- Isla Cabras
- Isla Cerro Gordo
- Isla de los Dos Caños
- Islote El Fraile
- Islote Manga de Yagua
- Laguna Quemado del Cojo
- Laguna de la Piedra
- Laguna de los Tocones
- Playa Juan de Bolaños
- Playa de Punta Luna
- Playa de los Cocos
- Punta Bucán
- Punta Buen Hombre
- Punta Cangrejo
- Punta Estero Balsa
- Punta Fragata
- Punta Icacos
- Punta Luna
- Punta Manatí
- Punta Mangle
- Punta Manzanillo
- Punta Presidente

…and 4 more.

### Hills and mountains

76 hills; 1 mountain.

- Loma El Peñón · 373 m
- Loma del Buey · 342 m
- Sierra de las Coabas · 339 m
- Alto del Papayo · 326 m
- Loma Los Palmaritos · 322 m
- Loma de Pirula · 307 m
- Loma El Guanillo · 297 m
- Loma de Seterino · 297 m
- Loma Agua de Palma · 286 m
- Loma La Caña · 285 m
- Loma Silla Caballo · 283 m
- Las Abejas · 274 m
- Loma El Balatal · 269 m
- Cerro del Piquito · 267 m
- Loma del Quemado · 250 m
- Loma Manuel de Luna · 230 m
- Loma Los Uveros · 229 m
- Loma La Catalina · 225 m
- El Morro · 206 m
- Loma de La Lagunita · 204 m
- La Piedra Gorda · 187 m
- Cerro Quemado · 185 m
- Loma de Ventura · 182 m
- Loma Los Pinitos · 180 m

…and 53 more.

### Forests and nature

2 parks.

- El Morro de Montecristi
- Parque Nacional Monte Cristi

### History

1 fort.

- Fort San Francisco

### Getting around

3 airfields; 1 bridge.

- Osvaldo Virgil Airport
- Piloto
- Puente Benito Monción
- Walterio

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 Monte Cristi Province and the best time to visit

In Monte Cristi Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 518 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (76 mm) and the driest Feb (24 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 23 41 

Feb 23 24 

Mar 24 37 

Apr 25 38 

May 26 52 

Jun 28 32 

Jul 28 35 

Aug 28 42 

Sep 27 46 

Oct 27 51 

Nov 25 76 

Dec 23 46 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Monte Cristi Province

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

- Hospitals16
- Banks2
- Petrol pumps13
- Hotels9
- Shopping malls2
- Schools22
- Colleges and universities6
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants32
- Police stations5
- Dental clinics3

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 Monte Cristi Province?In Cibao Noroeste Region, Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Monte Cristi Province?118,774 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Monte Cristi Province?About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Monte Cristi Province?About 63 people per km²
- What borders Monte Cristi Province?Dajabón Province, Puerto Plata Province, Santiago Rodríguez Province and Valverde Province
- What is there to see in Monte Cristi Province?Paradise Island, Parque Nacional Manglares de Estero Balsa, Playa Caño del Yuti, Playa El Morro
- What time zone is Monte Cristi Province in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Monte Cristi Province?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Monte Cristi Province?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Monte Cristi Province?San Fernando de Monte Cristi
- What is the highest point in Monte Cristi Province?Loma El Peñón (373 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Monte Cristi Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Monte Cristi Province?16 mapped
- How many banks are in Monte Cristi Province?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Monte Cristi Province?13 mapped
- What is the P-code of Monte Cristi Province?DO0202 (OCHA common operational dataset)