# Hernando Alonzo Municipal district, La Mata – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/la-mata/hernando-alonzo/

Municipal district · La Mata 

# Hernando Alonzo

Hernando Alonzo is a municipal district or municipal seat of Dominican Republic in La Mata, Sánchez Ramírez Province, Cibao Sur Region. It covers **78.2 km²**. 23 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 78.2km²
- 114 mtypical elevation

## Where is Hernando Alonzo?

Hernando Alonzo lies in [La Mata](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/la-mata/), [Sánchez Ramírez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/), [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 6 other municipal districts: [Angelina](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/la-mata/angelina/), [Caballero](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/cotui/caballero/), [Comedero Arriba](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/cotui/comedero-arriba/), [Cotuí](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/cotui/cotui/), [Fantino](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/fantino/fantino/) and [La Mata](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/la-mata/la-mata/). By area it is the 210th largest of 386 municipal districts in Dominican Republic. It covers 41.1% of [La Mata](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/la-mata/). The centre of Hernando Alonzo is about 75 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 4.1 km from Villa La Mata, the main town of La Mata. The centre point is at 19.0519° N, 70.2541° 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 Hernando Alonzo

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Hernando Alonzo: 1 nature reserve.

- Parque Nacional Aniana Vargas · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Hernando Alonzo

- Muro Presa de Hatillo · viewpoint, Quita Sueño5.7 km
- Vertedero Presa Hatillo · waterfall, Quita Sueño6.9 km
- El Ferry Lago Hatillo · attraction, Cotuí7.3 km
- Estatua General Sanchez Ramirez · monument, Cotuí10 km
- Monumento Natural Saltos de Jima · nature reserve, Sabana del Puerto19 km
- Galeria de Arte Don Julio · gallery, Bonao20 km

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: Hernando Alonzo

- 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
- Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) · Samana59 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 07:06, 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.

## Villages and localities in Hernando Alonzo

Open gazetteers list **23 villages, towns and localities** in Hernando Alonzo. Settlements here lie between about 51 m and 360 m above sea level (median 114 m).

- Bomo
- El Aguacate
- El Hato
- El Hundidero
- El Rodeo
- Hernando Alonso
- Hernando Alonzo
- La Cana
- La Guamita
- La Guamita al Medio
- La Pocilga
- Las Auyamas
- Las Canas
- Los Botaos
- Los Brazos
- Los Cagüeyes
- Los Cerros
- Los Conoscones
- Los Conucones
- Los Palmaritos
- Pisaña
- Punta Larga
- Villa La Mata

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 Hernando Alonzo

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

### Water

4 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo La Cana
- Arroyo La Piedra
- Arroyo Meladito
- Arroyo Tabique

### Hills and mountains

9 hills; 2 mountains.

- Loma Blanca · 402 m
- Loma de Sierra Prieta · 355 m
- Loma de los Brazos · 272 m
- Loma Cojobal · 262 m
- Loma El Chivo · 214 m
- Loma El Rancho · 187 m
- Loma El Peñón · 182 m
- Loma de Las Canas · 173 m
- Loma La Guácara de Hernando Alonso · 162 m
- Loma Los Pinos · 149 m
- Loma de Quita Frío · 125 m

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 Hernando Alonzo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Hernando Alonzo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Centro de Salud Dr. Sigifredo Alba · Fantino 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.12057&mlon=-70.29666#map=17/19.12057/-70.29666) 

Bank Mundo Crédito · Fantino 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.12482&mlon=-70.29824#map=17/19.12482/-70.29824) 

ATM Banreservas · San Francisco de Macorís 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.27687&mlon=-70.24038#map=17/19.27687/-70.24038) 

Petrol pump Shell · Fantino 9.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.12331&mlon=-70.30076#map=17/19.12331/-70.30076) 

Hotel Maria Yobón Hostal · Cotuí 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.07273&mlon=-70.12989#map=17/19.07273/-70.12989) 

Mall Yimi Comercial · Fantino 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.12080&mlon=-70.30106#map=17/19.12080/-70.30106) 

School Escuela Basica Las Canas · Fantino 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.12301&mlon=-70.29600#map=17/19.12301/-70.29600) 

College Universidad Tecnologica del Cibao Oriental-UTECO · Cotuí 9.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.05825&mlon=-70.16148#map=17/19.05825/-70.16148) 

Police station Policia Fantino · Fantino 9.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=19.12347&mlon=-70.30439#map=17/19.12347/-70.30439) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other municipal districts in La Mata

- Angelina
- La Bija
- La Mata

## Quick answers

- Where is Hernando Alonzo?In La Mata, Sánchez Ramírez Province, Cibao Sur Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders Hernando Alonzo?Angelina, Caballero, Comedero Arriba, Cotuí, Fantino and La Mata
- What is there to see in Hernando Alonzo?Parque Nacional Aniana Vargas
- What time zone is Hernando Alonzo in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Hernando Alonzo?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Hernando Alonzo?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Hernando Alonzo?23 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Hernando Alonzo?Settlements lie between 51 m and 360 m
- What is the highest point in Hernando Alonzo?Loma Blanca (402 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Hernando Alonzo?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Hernando Alonzo?Hospital Centro de Salud Dr. Sigifredo Alba, about 8.8 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Hernando Alonzo?Mundo Crédito, about 9.3 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Hernando Alonzo?Banreservas, about 25 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Hernando Alonzo?Shell, about 9.3 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Hernando Alonzo?DO04030404 (OCHA common operational dataset)