# Gaspar Hernández, Espaillat Province – Municipal districts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/ Municipality · Espaillat Province # Gaspar Hernández Gaspar Hernández is a municipality of Dominican Republic in Espaillat Province, Cibao Norte Region. It covers **370.6 km²**. It is divided into 4 municipal districts. 122 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 60 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 371km² - 4municipal districts - 60mapped services ## Where is Gaspar Hernández? Gaspar Hernández lies in [Espaillat Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/), [Cibao Norte Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Jamao al Norte](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/jamao-al-norte/), [Moca](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/moca/), [Río San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/maria-trinidad-sanchez/rio-san-juan/), [Salcedo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/hermanas-mirabal/salcedo/), [San Francisco de Macorís](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/san-francisco-de-macoris/), [Sosúa](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/puerto-plata/sosua/) and [Tenares](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/hermanas-mirabal/tenares/). By area it is the 45th largest of 155 municipalities in Dominican Republic. It covers 44.0% of [Espaillat Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/). The centre of Gaspar Hernández is about 132 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 39 km from Moca, the main town of Espaillat Province. The centre point is at 19.6143° N, 70.2408° 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 Gaspar Hernández OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Gaspar Hernández: 2 attractions; 2 beachs. - Playa Ermita · beach - Playa Magante · beach - Waterfall Andrea · attraction - Wooden sculpture · 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: Gaspar Hernández - 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 - Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) · Puerto Plata38 km - Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago45 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:07, sunset around 18:04). 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. ## Municipal districts of Gaspar Hernández Municipal district Area km² Localities Services [Gaspar Hernández](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/gaspar-hernandez/) 150 58 35 [Joba Arriba](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/joba-arriba/) 68 28 3 [Veragua](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/veragua/) 65 22 17 [Villa Magante](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/villa-magante/) 88 15 5 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/). ## Villages and localities in Gaspar Hernández Open gazetteers list **122 villages, towns and localities** in Gaspar Hernández. The largest with a recorded population: Gaspar Hernández (6,506), Veragua Arriba (5,858) and Joba Arriba (1,471). Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 648 m above sea level (median 102 m). - Algarrobo - Alto Grande - Angostura - Arenoso - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Grande - Arroyo Hondo - Arroyo Prieto - Bajada de Alto Grande - Barraco - Barrio Payio - Batata - Batey Ginebra - Bejuco Blanco - Bejuco Blanco Abajo - Boca de Partido - Boca del Anón - Calle Ancha - Cambium - Candor - Catey - Caño Conserva - Caño Dulce - Cerro Azul - Colonia de Veragua - Cruce de Veragua - El Barrito - El Buey - El Caimán - El Catey - El Higüero - El Jobo - El Majagual - El Partido - Espinillo - Gancho al Medio - Gaspar Hernández - Gen - Guanábano - Hermanas Mirabal - Hoya Grande - Jagua Clara - Jamao Afuera - Joba Arriba - La Antena - La Batata - La Boca - La Boca de Yásica - La Cana - La Cantera - La Caña - La Ceiba - La Ceibita - La Cruz - La Cuchara - La Damajagua - La Ermita - La Grandesa - La Hoya - La Jagua - La Jaguita - La Jagüita - La Jina - La Lometa - La Lomota - La Nueva Ermita - La Paloma - La Piragua - La Piña - La Sabaneta - La Sigua - La Vereda - La Veredita - La Yagua - Las Angosturas - Las Canas - Las Caobas - Las Colinas - Las Marías - Loma al Medio - Los Cacaítos - Los Chulumbunes - Los Filos - Los Franceses - Los Guaos - Los Jobos - Los Limones - Los Peñones - Los Pinos - Los Ramones - Los Remolinas - Los Rincones - Magante - Mango Fresco - Maria Auxiliadora - María Trinidad Sánchez - Mata de Guazábara - Naranjo Abajo - Naranjo Arriba - Ojo de Agua - Palmarito - Palo Colorado - Paradero - Partido - Piragua al Medio - Punta Gorda - Quezada - Residencial Campo Verde - Residencial Randez - Rincón - Río Piedra - Río Piedras - Saltadero - San Ramón - Tierra Blanca - Tres Ceibas - Veragua - Veragua Abajo - Veragua Arriba - Vereda al Medio - Villa Hermosa - Villa Magante Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Gaspar Hernández Named natural and historic features inside Gaspar Hernández, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 48 rivers and streams. - Arroyo Anón - Arroyo Batey - Arroyo Bebedero - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Caño Claro - Arroyo Caño Dulce - Arroyo Conserva - Arroyo El Higüero - Arroyo El Naranjito - Arroyo Gajo de Palma - Arroyo Gancho al Medio - Arroyo Gancho de Blas - Arroyo Guayuyo - Arroyo Henequén - Arroyo Hicotea - Arroyo Jagua Clara - Arroyo Juan Antonio - Arroyo La Colorada - Arroyo La Piragua - Arroyo La Tina - Arroyo Lejía - Arroyo Limón - Arroyo Los Lebranches - Arroyo Los Limones …and 24 more. ### Coast and islands 4 headlands; 2 beaches; 1 lagoon. - Laguna Picadosa - Playa Gen - Playa de Magante - Punta Francesa - Punta Gorda - Punta Sardina - Punta de Muerto ### Hills and mountains 17 hills; 2 mountains. - Loma Las Caobas · 571 m - Loma del Catey · 550 m - Loma Mala · 392 m - Loma Peñón · 384 m - Loma El Oro · 365 m - Loma Alto de Jagua Clara · 302 m - Loma de Yerba · 293 m - Loma Simeon · 275 m - Loma de Bejuco Blanco · 275 m - Loma Los Guaos · 225 m - Loma al Medio · 173 m - Loma Piedra de Candela · 155 m - Lometa La Piragua · 154 m - Loma Sufridera · 143 m - Loma de Veragua · 119 m - Loma Titices · 100 m - Loma La Ermita · 98 m - Loma Los Puyones · 54 m - Firme Tibisí · 39 m 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 Gaspar Hernández and the best time to visit Using the climate of Espaillat Province, 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 Gaspar Hernández Places mapped inside Gaspar Hernández in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals7 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps7 - Hotels4 - Schools24 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies2 - Restaurants9 - Police stations1 - 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 Gaspar Hernández?In Espaillat Province, Cibao Norte Region, Dominican Republic - What borders Gaspar Hernández?Jamao al Norte, Moca, Río San Juan, Salcedo, San Francisco de Macorís, Sosúa and Tenares - What is there to see in Gaspar Hernández?Playa Ermita, Playa Magante, Waterfall Andrea, Wooden sculpture - What time zone is Gaspar Hernández in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Gaspar Hernández?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Gaspar Hernández?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Gaspar Hernández?122 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Gaspar Hernández?Settlements lie between 6 m and 648 m - What is the highest point in Gaspar Hernández?Loma Las Caobas (571 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Gaspar Hernández?January to December - How many hospitals are in Gaspar Hernández?7 mapped - How many banks are in Gaspar Hernández?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Gaspar Hernández?7 mapped - What is the P-code of Gaspar Hernández?DO030103 (OCHA common operational dataset)