# Cibao Sur Region, Dominican Republic – Provinces & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/

Region · Dominican Republic 

# Cibao Sur Region

Cibao Sur Region is a development region of Dominican Republic. It had an estimated **742,974 people** in 2023 on 4,471 km² (about 166 per km²). Its main town is La Vega. It is divided into 3 provinces. 974 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,019 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 742,974people (2023)
- 4,471km²
- 3provinces
- 1,019mapped services

## How many people live in Cibao Sur Region?

Cibao Sur Region had an estimated **742,974 people** in 2023 — 6.9% of Dominican Republic, 5th of 10 regions. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (below the Dominican Republic figure of 1,004). Spread over 4,471 km², that is about **166 people per km²**, 4th of 10 regions.

25.0% of people are children under 15 and 9.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 29 across Dominican Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people.

0–4 ****60,377**

5–9 ****62,095**

10–14 ****63,242**

15–19 ****63,621**

20–24 ****61,939**

25–29 ****60,323**

30–34 ****57,311**

35–39 ****50,959**

40–44 ****46,222**

45–49 ****42,924**

50–54 ****39,526**

55–59 ****35,874**

60–64 ****29,983**

65–69 ****23,695**

70–74 ****17,819**

75–79 ****12,132**

80+ ****14,932**

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 Sur Region?

Cibao Sur Region lies in [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 5 other regions: [Cibao Nordeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/), [Cibao Norte Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/), [El Valle Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/), [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/) and [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/). By area it is the 8th largest of 10 regions in Dominican Republic. It covers 9.3% of [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). The centre of Cibao Sur Region is about 84 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 19.0311° N, 70.4253° 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 Sur Region

OpenStreetMap lists 53 named sights in Cibao Sur Region: 13 attractions; 8 nature reserves; 7 waterfalls; 6 museums; 6 viewpoints; 5 monuments; 4 memorials; 2 ruins; 1 archaeological site; 1 gallery.

- Antiguo Museo de La Vega · museum
- Hotel Nueva Suiza · museum
- La Vega Vieja · museum
- Museo Hidroeléctrica · museum
- Museo Sacro · museum
- Museo del deporte · museum
- La Piedra Letrada · archaeological site
- El Salto Jimenoa · waterfall
- Salto Los Monjes · waterfall
- Salto Los Monjes 2 · waterfall
- Salto de Aguas Blancas · waterfall
- Salto de Baiguate · waterfall
- Salto de Jimenoa I · waterfall
- Vertedero Presa Hatillo · waterfall
- Monumento Natural Salto de Jimenoa · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Saltos de Jima · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Aniana Vargas · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Baiguate · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Valle Nuevo · nature reserve
- Reserva Científica Las Neblinas · nature reserve
- Reserva Científica Ébano Verde · nature reserve
- Área Nacional de Recreo Guaigüí · nature reserve
- Antenas De Comunicación Alto Bandera · viewpoint
- Antenas de Comunicación de Alto bandera · viewpoint
- Cultivos de Manzanas rojas · viewpoint
- Mirador · viewpoint
- Muro Presa de Hatillo · viewpoint
- Santo Cerro · viewpoint
- Antena · attraction
- Casita con puerta azul · attraction

…and 23 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 Sur 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) · Santiago46 km
- La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela69 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:06, sunset around 18:06).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:17 18:23 11.1 h 

Feb 07:10 18:41 11.5 h 

Mar 06:51 18:51 12.0 h 

Apr 06:25 18:58 12.6 h 

May 06:07 19:08 13.0 h 

Jun 06:03 19:19 13.3 h 

Jul 06:12 19:22 13.2 h 

Aug 06:22 19:10 12.8 h 

Sep 06:28 18:45 12.3 h 

Oct 06:35 18:19 11.7 h 

Nov 06:49 18:04 11.3 h 

Dec 07:06 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 Sur Region

Province People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services 

[La Vega Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/) 414,887 181 2,293 4 691 

[Monseñor Nouel Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/) 176,354 178 992 3 229 

[Sánchez Ramírez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/) 151,733 128 1,186 4 99 

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 Sur Region

- La Vega102,426
- Bonao73,269
- Cotuí41,641
- Jarabacoa29,983
- Constanza29,481
- Fantino10,024
- Piedra Blanca8,531
- Jima Abajo6,299
- Rincón5,909
- Cevicos4,064
- Tireo Arriba3,816
- Río Verde Arriba3,613
- Juan Adrián1,371
- Sabana del Puerto1,223

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 Sur Region

Named natural and historic features inside Cibao Sur Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

574 rivers and streams; 2 waterfalls; 2 dams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Arroyo Aguas Blancas
- Arroyo Alejandro
- Arroyo Algarrobitos
- Arroyo Alta Misa
- Arroyo Alto de la Bandera
- Arroyo Ancho
- Arroyo Ancho
- Arroyo Ancho
- Arroyo Ancho
- Arroyo Anones
- Arroyo Ansoluca
- Arroyo Arena
- Arroyo Arenosito
- Arroyo Arenosito
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Arraiján
- Arroyo Arroyazo
- Arroyo Atalaya
- Arroyo Atolladero
- Arroyo Atravesado

…and 555 more.

### Hills and mountains

167 mountains; 153 hills; 5 peaks; 3 valleys; 1 mountain pass.

- Loma La Rucilla · 3,036 m
- Alto de la Bandera · 2,804 m
- Pico del Yaque · 2,724 m
- Loma La Tinita · 2,705 m
- Loma La Cigua · 2,640 m
- Firme de la Lechuguilla · 2,625 m
- Loma de la Piedra de Manuel · 2,582 m
- Cerro Los Mochos · 2,563 m
- Loma Adentro · 2,470 m
- Alto de la Primera Cañada · 2,462 m
- Pinar Gordo · 2,442 m
- Alto del Valle Nuevo · 2,438 m
- Cabecera Arroyo Guayabal · 2,428 m
- Valle de los Robles · 2,423 m
- Alto de la Lechuga · 2,412 m
- Enchanted Valley I · 2,401 m
- Cerro de Sabana de la Cruz · 2,390 m
- Cerro Los Flacos · 2,376 m
- Loma Los Mogoticos · 2,375 m
- Loma La Chorreosa · 2,367 m
- Loma El Pichón · 2,359 m
- Enchnaged Valley II · 2,350 m
- Loma Cabecera Río Grande · 2,337 m
- Loma del Macho · 2,308 m

…and 305 more.

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Valle Nuevo National Park

### History

2 forts; 1 ruin; 1 historic site.

- Concepción de la Vega
- Fortaleza La Concepción
- Fortaleza Palo Hincado
- Las Piramides

### Getting around

2 airfields.

- Angelina
- Constanza

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 Sur Region and the best time to visit

In Cibao Sur Region, the warmest month is Aug (average 23 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). About 559 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (69 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 19 34 

Feb 20 24 

Mar 21 29 

Apr 22 41 

May 22 62 

Jun 23 38 

Jul 23 47 

Aug 23 55 

Sep 23 53 

Oct 23 56 

Nov 21 69 

Dec 20 49 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cibao Sur Region

Places mapped inside Cibao Sur Region in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals68
- Banks65
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps148
- Hotels96
- Shopping malls24
- Schools171
- Colleges and universities21
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies59
- Restaurants291
- Police stations23
- Dental clinics50

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 Sur Region?In Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Cibao Sur Region?742,974 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Cibao Sur Region?About 30 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Cibao Sur Region?About 166 people per km²
- What borders Cibao Sur Region?Cibao Nordeste Region, Cibao Norte Region, El Valle Region, Higuamo Region and Valdesia Region
- What is there to see in Cibao Sur Region?16 de Febrero de 1973, Antena, Antenas De Comunicación Alto Bandera, Antenas de Comunicación de Alto bandera
- What time zone is Cibao Sur Region in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Cibao Sur Region?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Cibao Sur Region?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Cibao Sur Region?La Vega
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Cibao Sur Region?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Cibao Sur Region?Loma La Rucilla (3,036 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cibao Sur Region?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Cibao Sur Region?68 mapped
- How many banks are in Cibao Sur Region?65 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Cibao Sur Region?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Cibao Sur Region?148 mapped
- What is the P-code of Cibao Sur Region?DO04 (OCHA common operational dataset)