# Villa Magante Municipal district, Gaspar Hernández – Villages

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Municipal district · Gaspar Hernández 

# Villa Magante

Villa Magante is a municipal district or municipal seat of Dominican Republic in Gaspar Hernández, Espaillat Province, Cibao Norte Region. It covers **87.7 km²**. 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 87.7km²
- 5mapped services
- 40 mtypical elevation

## Where is Villa Magante?

Villa Magante lies in [Gaspar Hernández](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/), [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 3 other municipal districts: [Gaspar Hernández](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/gaspar-hernandez/), [Joba Arriba](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/joba-arriba/) and [Río San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/maria-trinidad-sanchez/rio-san-juan/rio-san-juan/). By area it is the 196th largest of 386 municipal districts in Dominican Republic. It covers 23.7% of [Gaspar Hernández](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/gaspar-hernandez/). The centre of Villa Magante is about 128 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 19.5931° N, 70.1504° 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 Villa Magante

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Villa Magante: 1 attraction; 1 beach.

- Playa Magante · beach
- Wooden sculpture · attraction

### Nearby, outside Villa Magante

- Playa Los Mino · beach, Río San Juan9.5 km
- Playa de Los Guardias · beach, Río San Juan9.7 km
- Playa Ermita · beach, Gaspar Hernández12 km
- Monumento Natural Laguna Gri-Grí · nature reserve, Río San Juan12 km
- Playa Grande · beach, Río San Juan17 km
- Monumento Natural Bosque Húmedo de Río San Juan · nature reserve, Río San Juan18 km
- Playa Preciosa · beach, Río San Juan18 km

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: Villa Magante

- 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 Plata48 km
- Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago52 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 07:06, 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.

## Villages and localities in Villa Magante

Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Villa Magante. Settlements here lie between about 13 m and 300 m above sea level (median 40 m).

- Arroyo Prieto
- Cambium
- Gancho al Medio
- La Cantera
- La Ceibita
- La Yagua
- Los Chulumbunes
- Los Pinos
- Los Remolinas
- Magante
- Río Piedra
- Tierra Blanca
- Tres Ceibas
- Vereda al Medio
- 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 Villa Magante

Named natural and historic features inside Villa Magante, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

18 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Bebedero
- Arroyo Caño Claro
- Arroyo Gancho al Medio
- Arroyo Guayuyo
- Arroyo Hicotea
- Arroyo Juan Antonio
- Arroyo La Colorada
- Arroyo La Piragua
- Arroyo Limón
- Arroyo Los Lebranches
- Arroyo Portugués
- Arroyo Pozo Prieto
- Arroyo Samán
- Arroyo Tres Ceibas
- Cañada La Jina
- Caño La Manteca
- Quebrada Honda
- Río Magante

### Coast and islands

3 headlands; 1 beach; 1 lagoon.

- Laguna Picadosa
- Playa de Magante
- Punta Francesa
- Punta Sardina
- Punta de Muerto

### Hills and mountains

6 hills; 2 mountains.

- Loma del Catey · 550 m
- Loma Mala · 392 m
- Loma El Oro · 365 m
- Loma Simeon · 275 m
- Loma Sufridera · 143 m
- Loma Titices · 100 m
- Loma La Ermita · 98 m
- Loma Los Puyones · 54 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 Villa Magante and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Espaillat Province, the warmest month is Sep (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C), after allowing for this place being about 160 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 **October to July**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 49 

Feb 24 29 

Mar 25 38 

Apr 26 44 

May 27 64 

Jun 28 39 

Jul 28 49 

Aug 28 55 

Sep 28 58 

Oct 27 60 

Nov 26 86 

Dec 25 56 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Villa Magante

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Municipal Dr. Desiderio Acosta · Río San Juan 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.63221&mlon=-70.07509#map=17/19.63221/-70.07509) 

Bank Banreservas · Río San Juan 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.64483&mlon=-70.07515#map=17/19.64483/-70.07515) 

ATM Banreservas · San Francisco de Macorís 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.27687&mlon=-70.24038#map=17/19.27687/-70.24038) 

Petrol pump Shell · Río San Juan 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.64074&mlon=-70.07408#map=17/19.64074/-70.07408) 

Hotel Residence - 4 bedrooms/baths · Villa Magante 4.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.61186&mlon=-70.18957#map=17/19.61186/-70.18957) 

Mall Casa Duval · Cabrera 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.64217&mlon=-69.90280#map=17/19.64217/-69.90280) 

School Escuela Bobita · Río San Juan 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.56708&mlon=-70.10587#map=17/19.56708/-70.10587) 

College Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago · Gaspar Hernández 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.63040&mlon=-70.28013#map=17/19.63040/-70.28013) 

Police station Destacamento Policia · Gaspar Hernández 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.62387&mlon=-70.27343#map=17/19.62387/-70.27343) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Villa Magante

Places mapped inside Villa Magante in open map data, by type.

- Hotels1
- Restaurants4

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.

## Other municipal districts in Gaspar Hernández

- Gaspar Hernández
- Joba Arriba
- Veragua

## Quick answers

- Where is Villa Magante?In Gaspar Hernández, Espaillat Province, Cibao Norte Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders Villa Magante?Gaspar Hernández, Joba Arriba and Río San Juan
- What is there to see in Villa Magante?Playa Magante, Wooden sculpture
- What time zone is Villa Magante in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Villa Magante?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Villa Magante?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Villa Magante?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Villa Magante?Settlements lie between 13 m and 300 m
- What is the highest point in Villa Magante?Loma del Catey (550 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Villa Magante?October to July
- Where is the nearest hospital to Villa Magante?Hospital Municipal Dr. Desiderio Acosta, about 9.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Villa Magante?Banreservas, about 9.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Villa Magante?Banreservas, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Villa Magante?Shell, about 9.6 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Villa Magante?DO03010304 (OCHA common operational dataset)