# Santiago Rodríguez Province, Cibao Noroeste Region

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Province · Cibao Noroeste Region 

# Santiago Rodríguez Province

Santiago Rodríguez Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Cibao Noroeste Region. It had an estimated **57,095 people** in 2023 on 1,147 km² (about 50 per km²). Its main town is San Ignacio de Sabaneta. It is divided into 3 municipalities. 261 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 76 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 57,095people (2023)
- 1,147km²
- 3municipalities
- 76mapped services

## How many people live in Santiago Rodríguez Province?

Santiago Rodríguez Province had an estimated **57,095 people** in 2023 — 13.5% of Cibao Noroeste Region, 30th of 32 provinces. There are 930 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cibao Noroeste Region figure of 933). Spread over 1,147 km², that is about **50 people per km²**, 29th of 32 provinces.

24.1% of people are children under 15 and 11.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 30 across Cibao Noroeste Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,304**

5–9 ****4,638**

10–14 ****4,826**

15–19 ****4,759**

20–24 ****4,314**

25–29 ****4,356**

30–34 ****4,379**

35–39 ****4,125**

40–44 ****3,601**

45–49 ****3,098**

50–54 ****2,905**

55–59 ****2,777**

60–64 ****2,466**

65–69 ****2,050**

70–74 ****1,626**

75–79 ****1,195**

80+ ****1,676**

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 Santiago Rodríguez Province?

Santiago Rodríguez Province lies in [Cibao Noroeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 6 other provinces: [Dajabón Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/dajabon/), [Elías Piña Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/), [Monte Cristi Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/monte-cristi/), [San Juan Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/), [Santiago Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/santiago/) and [Valverde Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/valverde/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 23.5% of [Cibao Noroeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/). The centre of Santiago Rodríguez Province is about 183 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 35 km from Mao, the main town of Cibao Noroeste Region. The centre point is at 19.3691° N, 71.3524° 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 Santiago Rodríguez Province

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Santiago Rodríguez Province: 1 monument.

- Rotonda de Cepillo · monument

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: Santiago Rodríguez 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) · Santiago79 km
- Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) · Puerto Plata93 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 07:11, 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 Santiago Rodríguez Province

Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services 

[Monción](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/santiago-rodriguez/moncion/) 139 1 20 

[San Ignacio de Sabaneta](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/santiago-rodriguez/san-ignacio-de-sabaneta/) 801 1 48 

[Villa Los Almácigos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/santiago-rodriguez/villa-los-almacigos/) 207 1 8 

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 Santiago Rodríguez Province

- San Ignacio de Sabaneta16,380
- Monción6,625

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 Santiago Rodríguez Province

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

### Water

19 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Arroyo Bambán
- Arroyo Bellaco
- Arroyo Caña
- Arroyo Cidra
- Arroyo Clavijo
- Arroyo Dominí
- Arroyo La Cabuya
- Arroyo La Lagunita
- Arroyo Los Almácigos
- Arroyo Los Tomines
- Arroyo Palmarejo
- Arroyo Sabana Larga
- Arroyo de Bulla
- Laguna El Rodolfo
- Río Dajao
- Río Grande
- Río Inaje
- Río La Luisa
- Río Los Matos
- Río Yaguajal

### Hills and mountains

58 hills; 25 mountains; 1 peak.

- Alto de los Aparejos · 1,998 m
- Loma de Fuquete · 1,711 m
- Loma de la Cidra · 1,563 m
- Loma la Sierrecita · 1,494 m
- Alto de La Sierra · 1,437 m
- Loma de Los Guanos · 1,435 m
- Alto de los Granados · 1,305 m
- Loma El Pando · 1,262 m
- Loma Sierra Pino Gordo · 1,234 m
- Monte de la Peonía · 1,027 m
- Cerro de la Yuca · 1,013 m
- Loma de los Burros · 949 m
- Alto de Mayonal · 925 m
- Loma de Los Charamicos · 901 m
- Cerro Los Charamicos · 889 m
- Cerro Los Mogotes · 865 m
- Monte Jicomé · 839 m
- Los Guineos · 838 m
- Los Fogones · 836 m
- Loma Corral de Mata · 781 m
- Loma de Chago · 768 m
- Cerro de Vija · 756 m
- Loma La Peonía · 698 m
- Loma del Cachimbo · 695 m

…and 60 more.

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 Santiago Rodríguez Province and the best time to visit

In Santiago Rodríguez 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 Santiago Rodríguez Province

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

- Hospitals8
- Banks11
- Petrol pumps12
- Hotels10
- Schools11
- Colleges and universities1
- Pharmacies4
- Restaurants16
- Police stations3

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 Santiago Rodríguez Province?In Cibao Noroeste Region, Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Santiago Rodríguez Province?57,095 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Santiago Rodríguez Province?About 32 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Santiago Rodríguez Province?About 50 people per km²
- What borders Santiago Rodríguez Province?Dajabón Province, Elías Piña Province, Monte Cristi Province, San Juan Province, Santiago Province and Valverde Province
- What is there to see in Santiago Rodríguez Province?Rotonda de Cepillo
- What time zone is Santiago Rodríguez Province in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Santiago Rodríguez Province?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Santiago Rodríguez Province?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Santiago Rodríguez Province?San Ignacio de Sabaneta
- What is the highest point in Santiago Rodríguez Province?Alto de los Aparejos (1,998 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Santiago Rodríguez Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Santiago Rodríguez Province?8 mapped
- How many banks are in Santiago Rodríguez Province?11 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Santiago Rodríguez Province?12 mapped
- What is the P-code of Santiago Rodríguez Province?DO0203 (OCHA common operational dataset)