# El Valle Region, Dominican Republic – Provinces & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/

Region · Dominican Republic 

# El Valle Region

El Valle Region is a development region of Dominican Republic. It had an estimated **280,455 people** in 2023 on 4,756 km² (about 59 per km²). Its main town is San Juan de la Maguana. It is divided into 2 provinces. 595 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 138 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 280,455people (2023)
- 4,756km²
- 2provinces
- 138mapped services

## How many people live in El Valle Region?

El Valle Region had an estimated **280,455 people** in 2023 — 2.6% of Dominican Republic, the least populous of 10 regions. There are 877 women for every 1,000 men (below the Dominican Republic figure of 1,004). Spread over 4,756 km², that is about **59 people per km²**, 9th of 10 regions.

30.6% of people are children under 15 and 10.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 29 across Dominican Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 71 children and older people.

0–4 ****27,462**

5–9 ****29,633**

10–14 ****28,819**

15–19 ****25,131**

20–24 ****22,489**

25–29 ****21,781**

30–34 ****18,764**

35–39 ****14,969**

40–44 ****13,477**

45–49 ****12,714**

50–54 ****12,483**

55–59 ****11,781**

60–64 ****10,860**

65–69 ****9,821**

70–74 ****7,865**

75–79 ****5,597**

80+ ****6,809**

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 El Valle Region?

El Valle Region lies in [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 5 other regions: [Cibao Noroeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/), [Cibao Norte Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-norte/), [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/), [Enriquillo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/) and [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/). By area it is the 7th largest of 10 regions in Dominican Republic. It covers 9.8% of [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). The centre of El Valle Region is about 162 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.9359° N, 71.3482° 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 El Valle Region

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in El Valle Region: 5 nature reserves; 2 attractions; 2 monuments; 1 museum; 1 archaeological site.

- Museo de La Frontera · museum
- Piedra de Anacaona · archaeological site
- José del Carmen Ramírez National Park · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Cerro de San Francisco · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Nalga de Maco · nature reserve
- Reserva Forestal Guanito · nature reserve
- Sabana de la Puerta · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Cerro de San Francisco · attraction
- Parador Turístico Las Charcas de María Nova · attraction
- Arco del Triunfo · monument
- Obelisco de Elías Piña · 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: El Valle Region

- 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

- Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) · Barahona80 km
- Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago94 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:07) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:10, sunset around 18:10).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:20 18:27 11.1 h 

Feb 07:14 18:45 11.5 h 

Mar 06:54 18:55 12.0 h 

Apr 06:28 19:02 12.6 h 

May 06:11 19:11 13.0 h 

Jun 06:07 19:23 13.3 h 

Jul 06:16 19:26 13.2 h 

Aug 06:26 19:13 12.8 h 

Sep 06:32 18:48 12.3 h 

Oct 06:38 18:23 11.7 h 

Nov 06:52 18:07 11.3 h 

Dec 07:10 18:10 11.0 h 

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.

## Provinces of El Valle Region

Province People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services 

[San Juan Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/) 217,348 65 3,362 6 108 

[Elías Piña Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/) 63,107 45 1,394 6 30 

Source: [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-dom); [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-dom).

## Largest towns in El Valle Region

- San Juan de la Maguana72,950
- Las Matas de Farfán21,802
- Comendador12,070
- Juan de Herrera5,543
- Cercado Abajo5,316
- Vallejuelo5,217
- Hondo Valle3,713
- El Llano2,438
- Bohechío2,281
- Pedro Corto2,067
- Juan Santiago1,549
- Bánica1,443
- Río Limpio1,376
- Pedro Santana1,170
- Matayaya1,001

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 El Valle Region

Named natural and historic features inside El Valle Region, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

133 rivers and streams; 1 lake; 1 dam.

- Arroyo Agua Fresca
- Arroyo Agua Salada
- Arroyo Agua Salada
- Arroyo Alonso
- Arroyo Alonso
- Arroyo Barrero
- Arroyo Bermejal
- Arroyo Bravaque
- Arroyo Cabeza de Muerto
- Arroyo Cachimbo
- Arroyo Caimoní
- Arroyo Calabozo
- Arroyo Carpintero
- Arroyo Charco Colorado
- Arroyo Comendador
- Arroyo Corozo
- Arroyo Cuero de Puerco
- Arroyo Dajay
- Arroyo Detrás de la Loma
- Arroyo Dos Zanjas
- Arroyo El Arroyón
- Arroyo El Donado
- Arroyo El Gato
- Arroyo El Palero

…and 111 more.

### Coast and islands

1 island.

- Hispaniola

### Hills and mountains

148 hills; 116 mountains; 10 peaks; 4 valleys; 2 mountain passes.

- Loma de la Viuda · 2,776 m
- Pico Duarte · 2,614 m
- La Cuchilla de los Guanos · 2,500 m
- Loma de Evangelita · 2,468 m
- Loma de la Guácara · 2,429 m
- Loma Sillón de la Viuda · 2,415 m
- Loma de la Tortilla · 2,371 m
- Loma de los Montecitos · 2,357 m
- Loma de Pinal Viejo · 2,315 m
- Loma de los Canjilones · 2,298 m
- Loma Los Picachos · 2,286 m
- Loma Alta de Mijo · 2,236 m
- La Punta de Rancho de Goyo · 2,230 m
- Loma La Viuda · 2,230 m
- Loma del Quemado · 2,226 m
- Loma de los Jinoveros · 2,206 m
- Loma de Los Montecitos · 2,201 m
- Loma El Picacho · 2,136 m
- Loma Sabana Vieja · 2,114 m
- Loma Lomita de la Piedra · 2,112 m
- Loma Vieja · 2,103 m
- Loma Gajo en Medio · 2,091 m
- Loma del Atrecho · 2,089 m
- Loma La Tasajera · 2,076 m

…and 256 more.

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- San Juan de La Maguana

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 El Valle Region and the best time to visit

In El Valle Region, the warmest month is Aug (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jan (20 °C). About 491 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (63 mm) and the driest Feb (19 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 20 27 

Feb 21 19 

Mar 22 28 

Apr 23 38 

May 23 56 

Jun 24 35 

Jul 24 36 

Aug 25 52 

Sep 24 44 

Oct 23 55 

Nov 22 63 

Dec 20 37 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in El Valle Region

Places mapped inside El Valle Region in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals12
- Banks4
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps16
- Hotels12
- Shopping malls6
- Schools33
- Colleges and universities5
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies17
- Restaurants23
- Police stations6
- Dental clinics2

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 El Valle Region?In Dominican Republic
- What is the population of El Valle Region?280,455 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in El Valle Region?About 27 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of El Valle Region?About 59 people per km²
- What borders El Valle Region?Cibao Noroeste Region, Cibao Norte Region, Cibao Sur Region, Enriquillo Region and Valdesia Region
- What is there to see in El Valle Region?Arco del Triunfo, José del Carmen Ramírez National Park, Monumento Natural Cerro de San Francisco, Monumento Natural Cerro de San Francisco
- What time zone is El Valle Region in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in El Valle Region?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in El Valle Region?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in El Valle Region?San Juan de la Maguana
- What is the highest point in El Valle Region?Loma de la Viuda (2,776 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit El Valle Region?January to December
- How many hospitals are in El Valle Region?12 mapped
- How many banks are in El Valle Region?4 mapped
- How many ATMs are in El Valle Region?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in El Valle Region?16 mapped
- What is the P-code of El Valle Region?DO05 (OCHA common operational dataset)