Province · Cibao Sur Region
# Monseñor Nouel Province

Monseñor Nouel Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Cibao Sur Region. It had an estimated 176,354 people in 2023 on 992 km² (about 178 per km²). Its main town is Bonao. It is divided into 3 municipalities. 235 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 229 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 176,354 people (2023)
- 992 km²
- 3 municipalities
- 229 mapped services

## How many people live in Monseñor Nouel Province?

Monseñor Nouel Province had an estimated 176,354 people in 2023 — 23.7% of Cibao Sur Region, 18th of 32 provinces. There are 986 women for every 1,000 men (above the Cibao Sur Region figure of 966). Spread over 992 km², that is about 178 people per km², 14th of 32 provinces.

25.2% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 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 14,601
- 5–9 14,854
- 10–14 15,038
- 15–19 15,347
- 20–24 15,214
- 25–29 14,840
- 30–34 13,302
- 35–39 11,473
- 40–44 10,659
- 45–49 10,295
- 50–54 9,412
- 55–59 8,383
- 60–64 6,965
- 65–69 5,582
- 70–74 4,212
- 75–79 2,844
- 80+ 3,333

Source: Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Monseñor Nouel Province?

Monseñor Nouel Province lies in Cibao Sur Region, Dominican Republic. It borders 5 other provinces: La Vega Province, Monte Plata Province, San Cristóbal Province, San José de Ocoa Province and Sánchez Ramírez Province. By area it is the 24th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 22.2% of Cibao Sur Region. The centre of Monseñor Nouel Province is about 75 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 35 km from La Vega, the main town of Cibao Sur Region. The centre point is at 18.9235° N, 70.4157° W.

Source: Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Monseñor Nouel Province

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Monseñor Nouel Province: 1 memorial; 1 gallery; 1 monument; 1 nature reserve.
- Monumento Natural Saltos de Jima · nature reserve
- Galeria de Arte Don Julio · gallery
- Monumento a los Héroes · monument
- Monumento a los Héroes de Bonao · memorial

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Monseñor Nouel Province
- Time zone UTC−4, no daylight saving · America/Santo_Domingo
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Country calling code +1-809 and 1-829
- Languages Spanish
- Plug types Type A, B · 110 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago 57 km
- La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela 60 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).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

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 Monseñor Nouel Province
| Municipality | Area km² | Municipal districts | Services |
| Bonao | 678 | 6 | 169 |
| Maimón | 83 | 1 | 33 |
| Piedra Blanca | 231 | 3 | 27 |

Source: Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

## Largest towns in Monseñor Nouel Province
- Bonao 73,269
- Piedra Blanca 8,531
- Juan Adrián 1,371
- Sabana del Puerto 1,223

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Monseñor Nouel Province

Named natural and historic features inside Monseñor Nouel Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

177 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 dam.
- Arroyo Algarrobitos
- Arroyo Alta Misa
- Arroyo Ancho
- Arroyo Anones
- Arroyo Arena
- Arroyo Arenosito
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Atravesado
- Arroyo Atravesado
- Arroyo Avispa
- Arroyo Azafrán
- Arroyo Azul
- Arroyo Berenjena
- Arroyo Blanco
- Arroyo Blas
- Arroyo Bonito
- Arroyo Cafetal
- Arroyo Candongo
- Arroyo Carlos
- Arroyo Casa
- Arroyo Castellar
- Arroyo Caña
- Arroyo Cañabón
- Arroyo Caño Ancho

…and 155 more.

### Hills and mountains

51 mountains; 27 hills; 2 peaks; 1 mountain pass.
- Loma El Pichón · 2,359 m
- Loma del Frío · 2,019 m
- Pico Bonito · 2,009 m
- Loma Los Amaceyes · 1,792 m
- Loma de la Calentura · 1,757 m
- Capá · 1,742 m
- Firme de Masipedro · 1,732 m
- Alto de la Calentura · 1,645 m
- Monte Guano · 1,448 m
- Loma Los Azufres · 1,391 m
- Loma del Casabito · 1,390 m
- Loma Cerro Montoso · 1,381 m
- Loma Altar · 1,373 m
- Loma La Calentura · 1,351 m
- Firme Vicente Liz · 1,340 m
- Loma El Col · 1,339 m
- Loma de la Balsa · 1,302 m
- Loma de la Bandera · 1,227 m
- Loma Arroyo Toro · 1,217 m
- La Cuesta de la Vaca · 1,207 m
- Loma La Nueva · 1,204 m
- La Loma del Torito · 1,178 m
- Loma Prieta · 1,139 m
- Loma La Bola · 1,117 m

…and 57 more.

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Monseñor Nouel Province and the best time to visit

In Monseñor Nouel 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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Monseñor Nouel Province

Places mapped inside Monseñor Nouel Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 17
- Banks 11
- Petrol pumps 31
- Hotels 20
- Shopping malls 5
- Schools 24
- Colleges and universities 7
- Cinemas 1
- Pharmacies 14
- Restaurants 85
- Police stations 5
- Dental clinics 9

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Monseñor Nouel Province? In Cibao Sur Region, Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Monseñor Nouel Province? 176,354 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Monseñor Nouel Province? About 29 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Monseñor Nouel Province? About 178 people per km²
- What borders Monseñor Nouel Province? La Vega Province, Monte Plata Province, San Cristóbal Province, San José de Ocoa Province and Sánchez Ramírez Province
- What is there to see in Monseñor Nouel Province? Galeria de Arte Don Julio, Monumento Natural Saltos de Jima, Monumento a los Héroes, Monumento a los Héroes de Bonao
- What time zone is Monseñor Nouel Province in? UTC−4
- What currency is used in Monseñor Nouel Province? Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Monseñor Nouel Province? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Monseñor Nouel Province? Bonao
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Monseñor Nouel Province? 1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Monseñor Nouel Province? Loma El Pichón (2,359 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Monseñor Nouel Province? January to December
- How many hospitals are in Monseñor Nouel Province? 17 mapped
- How many banks are in Monseñor Nouel Province? 11 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Monseñor Nouel Province? 31 mapped
- What is the P-code of Monseñor Nouel Province? DO0402 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Province
- Area: 992.3 km²
- P-code: DO0402
- Region: Cibao Sur Region
- Main town: Bonao

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.