# Bonao, Monseñor Nouel Province – Municipal districts

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

Municipality · Monseñor Nouel Province 

# Bonao

Bonao is a municipality of Dominican Republic in Monseñor Nouel Province, Cibao Sur Region. It covers **678.2 km²**. It is divided into 6 municipal districts. 177 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 169 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 678km²
- 6municipal districts
- 169mapped services

## Where is Bonao?

Bonao lies in [Monseñor Nouel Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/), [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 9 other municipalities: [Constanza](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/constanza/), [Cotuí](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/cotui/), [Fantino](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/fantino/), [Jarabacoa](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/jarabacoa/), [Jima Abajo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/jima-abajo/), [La Vega](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/la-vega/), [Maimón](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/maimon/), [Piedra Blanca](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/piedra-blanca/) and [Rancho Arriba](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-jose-de-ocoa/rancho-arriba/). By area it is the 14th largest of 155 municipalities in Dominican Republic. It covers 68.4% of [Monseñor Nouel Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/). The centre of Bonao is about 78 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.9426° N, 70.4414° 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 Bonao

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Bonao: 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](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: Bonao

- 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) · Santiago54 km
- La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela63 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)](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 Bonao

Municipal district Area km² Localities Services 

[Arroyo Toro - Masipedro](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/bonao/arroyo-toro-masipedro/) 103 26 0 

[Bonao](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/bonao/bonao/) 143 53 137 

[Jayaco](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/bonao/jayaco/) 30 13 14 

[Juma Bejucal](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/bonao/juma-bejucal/) 72 28 6 

[La Salvia - Los Quemados](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/bonao/la-salvia-los-quemados/) 197 44 4 

[Sabana del Puerto](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/bonao/sabana-del-puerto/) 133 19 8 

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 Bonao

Open gazetteers list **177 villages, towns and localities** in Bonao. The largest with a recorded population: Bonao (73,269) and Sabana del Puerto (1,223). Settlements here lie between about 118 m and 1,712 m above sea level (median 256 m).

- 27 de Febrero
- Amapola
- Ariana
- Arroyo Bonito
- Arroyo Caña
- Arroyo Dulce
- Arroyo Toro
- Arroyo Toro - Masipedro
- Arroyo Toro Abajo
- Arroyo Toro Arriba
- Barrancón
- Bejucal
- Bejuco Aplastado
- Bella Vista
- Blanco
- Boca de Blanco
- Boca de Juma
- Boca de Tireo
- Boca de Yuboa
- Bonaito
- Bonao
- Brisas del Yuna
- Cabirma Clara
- Caracol
- Caracol Banana
- Caribe
- Cañabón
- Caño Grande
- Caño Piedra
- Cañón Grande
- Charco Prieto
- Cienaguita Abajo
- Cienaguita Arriba
- Cigüelillo
- Clara María
- Colorado
- Cristo Rey
- Don Julián
- Don Marcelino
- Don Mario
- Doña Amalia
- El Abanico
- El Candongo
- El Capá
- El Centro
- El Cercadillo
- El Chorro
- El Coco
- El Colorado
- El Cruce
- El Cruce de los Arroces
- El Frontino
- El Frío
- El Fundo (San Pedro)
- El Higo
- El Humazo
- El Libro
- El Llano
- El Maco
- El Meche
- El Mechesito
- El Novillo
- El Ocho (La Caleta)
- El Rodeo
- El Tanque
- El Torito
- El Verde
- El Yujo
- Ensanche Libertad
- Falconbridge
- Felito Nena
- Francisco José
- Fula
- Gregorio Luperón
- Hoya del Toro
- Hoyo Redonda
- Hugo Chávez
- Jacaranda
- Jatubey
- Jayaco
- Jayaco Abajo
- Jayaco Arriba
- Jima
- Jina
- Jobobán
- Josecito
- Juma
- Juma Adentro
- Juma Bejucal
- Jurungo
- Jático
- Kilómetro Ciento
- Kilómetro Ciento y Uno
- La Arrinconada
- La Balsa
- La Ceiba
- La Cienaguita
- La Cuchilla
- La Cueva
- La Fe
- La Goma
- La Manaclita
- La Redonda
- La Salvia
- La Salvia - Los Quemados
- La Salvia-Los Quemados
- La Totoña
- La Vaca
- La Villa
- La Yautía
- La Yerba
- La Zapa
- Las Delicias
- Las Flores
- Las Mercedes
- Las Palmas
- Leonidas Concepción
- Loma Prieta
- Los Aguacates
- Los Anegadizos
- Los Arroces
- Los Bleos
- Los Cascarones
- Los Finitos
- Los Guázaros
- Los Higos Blancos
- Los Horcones
- Los Jardines
- Los Jengibres
- Los Maestros
- Los Mata Puercos
- Los Olmos
- Los Palmaritos
- Los Pedregones
- Los Pinitos
- Los Platanitos
- Los Plátanos
- Los Pozos Blancos
- Los Quemados
- Los Transformadores
- Los Trinitarios
- Los Tupamaros
- Majagual
- María Auxiliadora
- Masipedro
- Mirador
- Mirador Arriba
- Mónica Crainca
- Palero
- Palero Abajo
- Palma Clara
- Palmarito
- Piedra Gorda
- Piedra de los Veganos
- Pino de Yuna
- Piyoyo
- Plan Grande
- Pringamosa
- Prosperidad
- Puerto Rico
- Punta del Pino
- Rancho Nuevo
- Reparto Yuna
- Río Piedra
- Sabana del Puerto
- San Isidro
- San José
- Santa Rosa
- Trabajo
- Valerio
- Villa Alegre
- Villa Liberación
- Villa Linda II
- Villa Susana
- Villas de los Coralillos
- Yaso
- Zarzal

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 Bonao

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

### Water

108 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 dam.

- Arroyo Alta Misa
- Arroyo Anones
- Arroyo Atravesado
- Arroyo Avispa
- Arroyo Azafrán
- Arroyo Azul
- Arroyo Berenjena
- Arroyo Blanco
- Arroyo Bonito
- Arroyo Carlos
- Arroyo Castellar
- Arroyo Caña
- Arroyo Cañabón
- Arroyo Caño Ancho
- Arroyo Caño Hondo
- Arroyo Caño Piedra
- Arroyo Caño el Palo
- Arroyo Cercadillo
- Arroyo Colorado
- Arroyo Colorado
- Arroyo Colorado
- Arroyo Corbinato
- Arroyo Cuaba
- Arroyo Daniel Mesa

…and 86 more.

### Hills and mountains

40 mountains; 16 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 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
- Loma El Medio · 1,076 m

…and 35 more.

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 Bonao and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Bonao

Places mapped inside Bonao in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals12
- Banks9
- Petrol pumps25
- Hotels13
- Shopping malls3
- Schools16
- Colleges and universities4
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies9
- Restaurants66
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics8

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 Bonao?In Monseñor Nouel Province, Cibao Sur Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders Bonao?Constanza, Cotuí, Fantino, Jarabacoa, Jima Abajo, La Vega, Maimón, Piedra Blanca and Rancho Arriba
- What is there to see in Bonao?Galeria de Arte Don Julio, Monumento Natural Saltos de Jima, Monumento a los Héroes, Monumento a los Héroes de Bonao
- What time zone is Bonao in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Bonao?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Bonao?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Bonao?177 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Bonao?Settlements lie between 118 m and 1,712 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Bonao?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Bonao?Loma El Pichón (2,359 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Bonao?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Bonao?12 mapped
- How many banks are in Bonao?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Bonao?25 mapped
- What is the P-code of Bonao?DO040201 (OCHA common operational dataset)