# Cibao Norte Region, Dominican Republic – Provinces > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/ Region · Dominican Republic # Cibao Norte Region Cibao Norte Region is a development region of Dominican Republic. It had an estimated **1,643,125 people** in 2023 on 5,454 km² (about 301 per km²). Its main town is Santiago de los Caballeros. It is divided into 3 provinces. 1,457 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,620 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,643,125people (2023) - 5,454km² - 3provinces - 2,620mapped services ## How many people live in Cibao Norte Region? Cibao Norte Region had an estimated **1,643,125 people** in 2023 — 15.3% of Dominican Republic, 2nd of 10 regions. There are 1,009 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Dominican Republic figure of 1,004). Spread over 5,454 km², that is about **301 people per km²**, 2nd of 10 regions. 24.0% of people are children under 15 and 8.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 29 across Dominican Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 49 children and older people. 0–4 ****129,258** 5–9 ****131,348** 10–14 ****133,561** 15–19 ****137,432** 20–24 ****137,129** 25–29 ****131,298** 30–34 ****125,530** 35–39 ****117,602** 40–44 ****109,423** 45–49 ****102,215** 50–54 ****93,661** 55–59 ****82,708** 60–64 ****66,852** 65–69 ****50,913** 70–74 ****37,868** 75–79 ****25,411** 80+ ****30,916** 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 Norte Region? Cibao Norte Region lies in [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 4 other regions: [Cibao Nordeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/), [Cibao Noroeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/), [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/) and [El Valle Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/). By area it is the 3rd largest of 10 regions in Dominican Republic. It covers 11.3% of [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). The centre of Cibao Norte Region is about 138 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 19.4761° N, 70.6660° 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 Norte Region OpenStreetMap lists 114 named sights in Cibao Norte Region: 22 attractions; 19 beachs; 16 museums; 14 nature reserves; 10 memorials; 8 monuments; 4 ruins; 4 viewpoints; 4 caves; 4 hot springs; 3 galleries; 2 zoos; 2 theme parks; 1 waterfall; 1 aquarium. - Brugal Ron Museum · museum - Casa Del Arte · museum - Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes · museum - Fortaleza de San Felipe · museum - Iglesia Embrujo I · museum - Jewish Museum · museum - Mundo King Castle Art Museum · museum - Museo 26 de Julio · museum - Museo Arqueológico La Isabela · museum - Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel · museum - Museo Gregorio Luperon · museum - Museo Ramón Cáceres · museum - Museo del Ámbar · museum - Museo masonico · museum - Palacio Consistorial · museum - Plaza Artesanal De La Madera Petroficada · museum - 27 Charcos · waterfall - José Armando Bermúdez National Park · nature reserve - Monumento Natural La Ceiba · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Lagunas Cabarete y Goleta · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Loma Isabel de Torres · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Pico Diego de Ocampo · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Salto de la Damajagua · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Saltos de la Tinaja · nature reserve - Parque Nacional La Hispaniola · nature reserve - Parque Nacional Piky Lora · nature reserve - Refugio de Vida Silvestre Bahia de Luperón · nature reserve - Reserva Científica Dicayagua · nature reserve - Reserva Forestal Alto Bao · nature reserve - Reserva Forestal Alto Mao · nature reserve …and 84 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 Norte 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 - Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago10 km - Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) · Puerto Plata33 km ### Nearest railway station Monumento a los Héroes (Santiago), about 4.0 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:08, sunset around 18:06). Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight Jan 07:19 18:23 11.1 h Feb 07:11 18:41 11.5 h Mar 06:52 18:52 12.0 h Apr 06:25 19:00 12.6 h May 06:07 19:09 13.0 h Jun 06:03 19:21 13.3 h Jul 06:12 19:24 13.2 h Aug 06:23 19:11 12.8 h Sep 06:29 18:46 12.3 h Oct 06:36 18:20 11.7 h Nov 06:50 18:04 11.2 h Dec 07:08 18:06 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 Norte Region Province People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services [Santiago Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/santiago/) 1,066,066 380 2,806 9 1,527 [Puerto Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/puerto-plata/) 335,424 186 1,805 9 820 [Espaillat Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/) 241,635 287 843 4 273 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 Norte Region - Santiago de los Caballeros1,200,000 - Puerto Plata146,000 - Moca61,834 - Villa Bisonó33,137 - Tamboril23,304 - Río Grande20,154 - Monte Llano19,029 - Villa González10,177 - San José de Las Matas9,853 - Imbert8,024 - Sosúa7,713 - Gaspar Hernández6,506 - Licey al Medio6,435 - Veragua Arriba5,858 - San Víctor Arriba5,624 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 Norte Region Named natural and historic features inside Cibao Norte Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 418 rivers and streams; 10 lakes; 2 reservoirs and tanks; 1 dam. - Arroyo Aciba - Arroyo Agua Hedionada - Arroyo Aguacate - Arroyo Aguacate - Arroyo Albana - Arroyo Altamira - Arroyo Amarillo - Arroyo Anón - Arroyo Arenquillo - Arroyo Arenquitos - Arroyo Atollador - Arroyo Atollador - Arroyo Babosico - Arroyo Baitoa - Arroyo Bajaboniquito - Arroyo Bajón - Arroyo Bambú - Arroyo Barrilito - Arroyo Batey - Arroyo Bebedero - Arroyo Bejuco - Arroyo Bellaco - Arroyo Bellaco - Arroyo Bellaco …and 407 more. ### Coast and islands 31 headlands; 20 beaches; 2 lagoons. - La Playa de Estero Hondo - Laguna Colé - Laguna Picadosa - Playa Brivala - Playa Caño Grande - Playa Cupellito - Playa Dorada - Playa El Fraile - Playa Gen - Playa Grande - Playa Grande - Playa La Ballena - Playa La Poza Marigosta - Playa Poza Piedra - Playa Punta Rucia - Playa Sosúa - Playa de Cangrejo - Playa de Guzmancito - Playa de Guzmán - Playa de Magante - Playa de Nena - Playa de la Patilla - Punta Arenilla - Punta Bergantín …and 29 more. ### Hills and mountains 196 hills; 134 mountains; 10 peaks; 1 valley. - Loma La Pelona · 3,086 m - Loma de La Medianía · 2,681 m - Loma Pico del Barraco · 2,656 m - Loma Frías · 2,633 m - Loma del Barraco · 2,621 m - Loma del Tambor · 2,609 m - Loma El Peñón · 2,552 m - Loma del Pico · 2,538 m - Sierra de La Medianía · 2,532 m - Loma Sillón Hondo · 2,517 m - Loma de los Platicos · 2,493 m - Loma de la Mina · 2,468 m - Loma de la Sabrosa · 2,386 m - Loma Los Lebrontes · 2,383 m - Loma La Peineta · 2,379 m - Cerro de las Flores · 2,359 m - Loma El Mortero · 2,298 m - Loma Quemada · 2,199 m - Loma de La Ojadra · 2,171 m - Loma El Alto de Canela · 2,156 m - Loma Los Bañaderos · 2,146 m - Loma del Cacique · 2,057 m - Loma de los Cedros · 2,041 m - Loma de la Peña · 2,011 m …and 317 more. ### Forests and nature 5 parks. - Isabel de Torres National Park - Los Caramelitos - Mirador Playa Alicia Park - Parque Nacional José del Carmen Ramírez - Parque Padre Granero ### History 4 museums; 1 ancient site; 1 fort. - Casa Museo General Gregorio Luperón - Fortaleza San Felipe - Malecon Puerto plata - Mundo King Art Museum - Museo Del Ámbar - Ruinas de La Isabela ### Getting around 2 airports; 1 airfield; 1 port; 1 lighthouse. - Cibao International Airport - La Isabela - Puerto Plata Airport - Puerto Plata Light - Puerto de Puerto Plata 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 Norte Region and the best time to visit In Cibao Norte Region, the warmest month is Sep (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 627 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (86 mm) and the driest Feb (29 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 49 Feb 23 29 Mar 24 38 Apr 25 44 May 26 64 Jun 27 39 Jul 27 49 Aug 27 55 Sep 27 58 Oct 26 60 Nov 25 86 Dec 24 56 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cibao Norte Region Places mapped inside Cibao Norte Region in open map data, by type. - Hospitals131 - Banks184 - ATMs3 - Petrol pumps273 - Hotels352 - Shopping malls79 - Schools260 - Colleges and universities53 - Cinemas9 - Pharmacies164 - Restaurants871 - Police stations39 - Dental clinics202 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 Norte Region?In Dominican Republic - What is the population of Cibao Norte Region?1,643,125 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Cibao Norte Region?About 31 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Cibao Norte Region?About 301 people per km² - What borders Cibao Norte Region?Cibao Nordeste Region, Cibao Noroeste Region, Cibao Sur Region and El Valle Region - What is there to see in Cibao Norte Region?27 Charcos, Aguas Calientes, Aguas saladas, Almacén - What time zone is Cibao Norte Region in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Cibao Norte Region?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Cibao Norte Region?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Cibao Norte Region?Santiago de los Caballeros - How many reservoirs and tanks are in Cibao Norte Region?2 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in Cibao Norte Region?Loma La Pelona (3,086 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Cibao Norte Region?January to December - How many hospitals are in Cibao Norte Region?131 mapped - How many banks are in Cibao Norte Region?184 mapped - How many ATMs are in Cibao Norte Region?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Cibao Norte Region?273 mapped - What is the P-code of Cibao Norte Region?DO03 (OCHA common operational dataset)