# La Vega Province, Cibao Sur Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/ Province · Cibao Sur Region # La Vega Province La Vega Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Cibao Sur Region. It had an estimated **414,887 people** in 2023 on 2,293 km² (about 181 per km²). Its main town is La Vega. It is divided into 4 municipalities. 510 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 691 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 414,887people (2023) - 2,293km² - 4municipalities - 691mapped services ## How many people live in La Vega Province? La Vega Province had an estimated **414,887 people** in 2023 — 55.8% of Cibao Sur Region, 5th of 32 provinces. There are 969 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Cibao Sur Region figure of 966). Spread over 2,293 km², that is about **181 people per km²**, 13th of 32 provinces. 25.1% of people are children under 15 and 9.0% are 65 or older; the median age is about 30 years (it is 30 across Cibao Sur Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 52 children and older people. 0–4 ****33,868** 5–9 ****35,000** 10–14 ****35,463** 15–19 ****35,060** 20–24 ****33,877** 25–29 ****33,002** 30–34 ****31,898** 35–39 ****29,017** 40–44 ****26,240** 45–49 ****24,266** 50–54 ****22,535** 55–59 ****20,420** 60–64 ****16,818** 65–69 ****12,929** 70–74 ****9,603** 75–79 ****6,534** 80+ ****8,357** 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 La Vega Province? La Vega Province lies in [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 9 other provinces: [Azua Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/), [Duarte Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/), [Espaillat Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/espaillat/), [Hermanas Mirabal Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/hermanas-mirabal/), [Monseñor Nouel Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/), [San José de Ocoa Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-jose-de-ocoa/), [San Juan Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/), [Santiago Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/santiago/) and [Sánchez Ramírez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/). By area it is the 6th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 51.3% of [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/). The centre of La Vega Province is about 108 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 19.0312° N, 70.7274° 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 La Vega Province OpenStreetMap lists 44 named sights in La Vega Province: 12 attractions; 6 museums; 6 nature reserves; 6 waterfalls; 5 viewpoints; 3 monuments; 3 memorials; 2 ruins; 1 archaeological site. - 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 - Monumento Natural Salto de Jimenoa · 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 - Santo Cerro · viewpoint - Antena · attraction - Casita con puerta azul · attraction - Casona antigua (pueblito fantasma) · attraction - Centro salesiano pinar quemado · attraction - Ferreteria JA · attraction - Helados ivone · attraction …and 14 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: La Vega 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) · Santiago43 km - Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) · Puerto Plata82 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:04) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:08, sunset around 18:07). 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 La Vega Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Constanza](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/constanza/) 850 3 96 [Jarabacoa](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/jarabacoa/) 674 3 136 [Jima Abajo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/jima-abajo/) 126 2 26 [La Vega](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/la-vega/) 642 4 433 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 La Vega Province - La Vega102,426 - Jarabacoa29,983 - Constanza29,481 - Jima Abajo6,299 - Rincón5,909 - Tireo Arriba3,816 - Río Verde Arriba3,613 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 La Vega Province Named natural and historic features inside La Vega Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 200 rivers and streams; 2 waterfalls. - Arroyo Aguas Blancas - Arroyo Alejandro - Arroyo Alto de la Bandera - Arroyo Ancho - Arroyo Ancho - Arroyo Ancho - Arroyo Ansoluca - Arroyo Arenosito - Arroyo Arenoso - Arroyo Arenoso - Arroyo Arraiján - Arroyo Arroyazo - Arroyo Bayacanes - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Boma - Arroyo Bonito - Arroyo Bonito - Arroyo Cagüey - Arroyo Campana - Arroyo Candelón - Arroyo Canta Maco - Arroyo Caña Brava - Arroyo Caño - Arroyo Ceiba …and 178 more. ### Hills and mountains 95 mountains; 77 hills; 3 peaks; 3 valleys. - 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 - Enchnaged Valley II · 2,350 m - Loma Cabecera Río Grande · 2,337 m - Loma del Macho · 2,308 m - Cerro de la Cuaba · 2,292 m …and 154 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Valle Nuevo National Park ### History 1 ruin; 1 historic site; 1 fort. - Concepción de la Vega - Fortaleza La Concepción - Las Piramides ### Getting around 1 airfield. - 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 La Vega Province and the best time to visit In La Vega Province, 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 La Vega Province Places mapped inside La Vega Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals35 - Banks43 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps94 - Hotels75 - Shopping malls16 - Schools134 - Colleges and universities12 - Cinemas1 - Pharmacies40 - Restaurants191 - Police stations12 - Dental clinics37 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 La Vega Province?In Cibao Sur Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of La Vega Province?414,887 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in La Vega Province?About 30 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of La Vega Province?About 181 people per km² - What borders La Vega Province?Azua Province, Duarte Province, Espaillat Province, Hermanas Mirabal Province, Monseñor Nouel Province, San José de Ocoa Province, San Juan Province, Santiago Province and Sánchez Ramírez Province - What is there to see in La Vega Province?16 de Febrero de 1973, Antena, Antenas De Comunicación Alto Bandera, Antenas de Comunicación de Alto bandera - What time zone is La Vega Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in La Vega Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in La Vega Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in La Vega Province?La Vega - What is the highest point in La Vega Province?Loma La Rucilla (3,036 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit La Vega Province?January to December - How many hospitals are in La Vega Province?35 mapped - How many banks are in La Vega Province?43 mapped - How many ATMs are in La Vega Province?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in La Vega Province?94 mapped - What is the P-code of La Vega Province?DO0401 (OCHA common operational dataset)