# Sánchez Ramírez Province, Cibao Sur Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/ Province · Cibao Sur Region # Sánchez Ramírez Province Sánchez Ramírez Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Cibao Sur Region. It had an estimated **151,733 people** in 2023 on 1,186 km² (about 128 per km²). Its main town is Cotuí. It is divided into 4 municipalities. 309 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 99 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 151,733people (2023) - 1,186km² - 4municipalities - 99mapped services ## How many people live in Sánchez Ramírez Province? Sánchez Ramírez Province had an estimated **151,733 people** in 2023 — 20.4% of Cibao Sur Region, 19th of 32 provinces. There are 932 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cibao Sur Region figure of 966). Spread over 1,186 km², that is about **128 people per km²**, 16th of 32 provinces. 24.3% of people are children under 15 and 10.0% 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 ****11,908** 5–9 ****12,241** 10–14 ****12,741** 15–19 ****13,214** 20–24 ****12,848** 25–29 ****12,481** 30–34 ****12,111** 35–39 ****10,469** 40–44 ****9,323** 45–49 ****8,363** 50–54 ****7,579** 55–59 ****7,071** 60–64 ****6,200** 65–69 ****5,184** 70–74 ****4,004** 75–79 ****2,754** 80+ ****3,242** 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 Sánchez Ramírez Province? Sánchez Ramírez Province lies in [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Duarte Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/), [La Vega Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/), [Monseñor Nouel Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/) and [Monte Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/). By area it is the 21st largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 26.5% of [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/). The centre of Sánchez Ramírez Province is about 65 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 47 km from La Vega, the main town of Cibao Sur Region. The centre point is at 19.0038° N, 70.1489° 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 Sánchez Ramírez Province OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Sánchez Ramírez Province: 1 attraction; 1 monument; 1 waterfall; 1 viewpoint; 1 nature reserve. - Vertedero Presa Hatillo · waterfall - Parque Nacional Aniana Vargas · nature reserve - Muro Presa de Hatillo · viewpoint - El Ferry Lago Hatillo · attraction - Estatua General Sanchez Ramirez · monument 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: Sánchez Ramírez 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 - La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela51 km - Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) · Samana52 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 18:05). 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 Sánchez Ramírez Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Cevicos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/cevicos/) 245 2 6 [Cotuí](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/cotui/) 662 5 60 [Fantino](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/fantino/) 89 1 12 [La Mata](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/la-mata/) 190 4 21 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 Sánchez Ramírez Province - Cotuí41,641 - Fantino10,024 - Cevicos4,064 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 Sánchez Ramírez Province Named natural and historic features inside Sánchez Ramírez Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 197 rivers and streams; 1 dam. - Arroyo Arenoso - Arroyo Arenoso - Arroyo Atalaya - Arroyo Atolladero - Arroyo Bambú - Arroyo Barranca - Arroyo Barraquitos - Arroyo Batero - Arroyo Benito - Arroyo Bermejo - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Bombita - Arroyo Caballero - Arroyo Cabeza de Vaca - Arroyo Café - Arroyo Camarones - Arroyo Campana - Arroyo Canoa - Arroyo Capacho - Arroyo Castellar - Arroyo Castillo - Arroyo Cañito - Arroyo Caño Prieto …and 174 more. ### Hills and mountains 49 hills; 21 mountains. - Loma La Naviza · 553 m - Loma El Rayo · 551 m - Loma Castillo · 544 m - Loma de Yujo · 482 m - Loma Los Mapolos · 465 m - La Loma del Llano · 460 m - Loma El Diviso · 460 m - Loma de La Mina · 441 m - Loma de Los Córbanos · 419 m - Loma del Duey · 416 m - Loma El Mogote · 403 m - Loma Blanca · 402 m - Loma del Montico · 397 m - Loma La Zata · 392 m - Loma de Las Nueces · 357 m - Loma de Sierra Prieta · 355 m - El Pico · 345 m - Loma El Mogote · 343 m - Loma Patangón · 338 m - Loma El Medio · 337 m - Loma Quita Sueño · 326 m - Loma de Arenoso · 325 m - Loma El Mate · 322 m - Loma Cabeza de Vaca · 316 m …and 46 more. ### History 1 fort. - Fortaleza Palo Hincado ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Angelina 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 Sánchez Ramírez Province and the best time to visit In Sánchez Ramírez Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 566 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (70 mm) and the driest Feb (25 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 24 35 Feb 24 25 Mar 25 29 Apr 26 41 May 27 62 Jun 28 39 Jul 28 50 Aug 28 55 Sep 28 56 Oct 27 54 Nov 26 70 Dec 24 50 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Sánchez Ramírez Province Places mapped inside Sánchez Ramírez Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals16 - Banks11 - Petrol pumps23 - Hotels1 - Shopping malls3 - Schools13 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies5 - Restaurants15 - Police stations6 - Dental clinics4 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 Sánchez Ramírez Province?In Cibao Sur Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of Sánchez Ramírez Province?151,733 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Sánchez Ramírez Province?About 30 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Sánchez Ramírez Province?About 128 people per km² - What borders Sánchez Ramírez Province?Duarte Province, La Vega Province, Monseñor Nouel Province and Monte Plata Province - What is there to see in Sánchez Ramírez Province?El Ferry Lago Hatillo, Estatua General Sanchez Ramirez, Muro Presa de Hatillo, Parque Nacional Aniana Vargas - What time zone is Sánchez Ramírez Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Sánchez Ramírez Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Sánchez Ramírez Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Sánchez Ramírez Province?Cotuí - What is the highest point in Sánchez Ramírez Province?Loma La Naviza (553 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Sánchez Ramírez Province?January to December - How many hospitals are in Sánchez Ramírez Province?16 mapped - How many banks are in Sánchez Ramírez Province?11 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Sánchez Ramírez Province?23 mapped - What is the P-code of Sánchez Ramírez Province?DO0403 (OCHA common operational dataset)