# Elías Piña Province, El Valle Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/ Province · El Valle Region # Elías Piña Province Elías Piña Province is a province of Dominican Republic in El Valle Region. It had an estimated **63,107 people** in 2023 on 1,394 km² (about 45 per km²). Its main town is Comendador. It is divided into 6 municipalities. 229 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 30 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 63,107people (2023) - 1,394km² - 6municipalities - 30mapped services ## How many people live in Elías Piña Province? Elías Piña Province had an estimated **63,107 people** in 2023 — 22.5% of El Valle Region, 28th of 32 provinces. There are 865 women for every 1,000 men (below the El Valle Region figure of 877). Spread over 1,394 km², that is about **45 people per km²**, 30th of 32 provinces. 36.5% of people are children under 15 and 9.3% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 27 across El Valle Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 85 children and older people. 0–4 ****7,432** 5–9 ****7,948** 10–14 ****7,660** 15–19 ****6,429** 20–24 ****5,449** 25–29 ****4,800** 30–34 ****3,643** 35–39 ****2,718** 40–44 ****2,485** 45–49 ****2,294** 50–54 ****2,246** 55–59 ****2,109** 60–64 ****2,008** 65–69 ****1,897** 70–74 ****1,539** 75–79 ****1,130** 80+ ****1,320** 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 Elías Piña Province? Elías Piña Province lies in [El Valle Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Dajabón Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/dajabon/), [Independencia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/), [San Juan Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/) and [Santiago Rodríguez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-noroeste/santiago-rodriguez/). By area it is the 14th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 29.3% of [El Valle Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/). The centre of Elías Piña Province is about 201 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 55 km from San Juan de la Maguana, the main town of El Valle Region. The centre point is at 18.9685° N, 71.7249° 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 Elías Piña Province OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Elías Piña Province: 2 nature reserves; 1 attraction; 1 museum; 1 monument. - Museo de La Frontera · museum - Monumento Natural Cerro de San Francisco · nature reserve - Parque Nacional Nalga de Maco · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Cerro de San Francisco · attraction - 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: Elías Piña 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 - Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) · Port-au-Prince74 km - Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) · Cap Haitien98 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:12, sunset around 18:11). 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 Elías Piña Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Bánica](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/banica/) 266 3 1 [Comendador](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/comendador/) 256 3 12 [El Llano](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/el-llano/) 100 2 3 [Hondo Valle](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/hondo-valle/) 122 2 11 [Juan Santiago](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/juan-santiago/) 102 1 0 [Pedro Santana](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/pedro-santana/) 548 2 3 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 Elías Piña Province - Comendador12,070 - Hondo Valle3,713 - El Llano2,438 - Juan Santiago1,549 - Bánica1,443 - Río Limpio1,376 - Pedro Santana1,170 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 Elías Piña Province Named natural and historic features inside Elías Piña Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 27 rivers and streams. - Arroyo Alonso - Arroyo Bravaque - Arroyo Comendador - Arroyo Corozo - Arroyo Francisco José - Arroyo Guayabo Dulce - Arroyo Guazumal - Arroyo La Cidra - Arroyo Los Campechitos - Arroyo Los Galitos - Arroyo Mamoncito - Arroyo Manacre - Arroyo Manteca - Arroyo Naranjito - Arroyo Pilón - Arroyo Pío - Arroyo Quita Sueño - Arroyo de La Mina - Arroyo de Ramón Vazquez - Cañada La Caña - Cañada Pilón Grande - Río Joca - Río Libón - Río Los Caños …and 3 more. ### Hills and mountains 39 hills; 25 mountains; 4 peaks; 1 mountain pass; 1 valley. - Loma del Aguacate · 1,666 m - Loma de La Bestia · 1,660 m - Loma de Pico Prieto · 1,650 m - Loma Florentino · 1,636 m - Cañada Miguel · 1,493 m - Loma Pico Prieto · 1,474 m - Firme del Tornero · 1,445 m - Loma El Cerro · 1,428 m - Monte de Joca · 1,388 m - Loma de Los Lechones · 1,379 m - Pico Prieto · 1,373 m - Monte Mayo · 1,349 m - Loma La Bestia · 1,310 m - Loma Gajo Bonito · 1,292 m - Loma Los Guandules · 1,286 m - Loma La Lomita · 1,284 m - Loma Palo de Burro · 1,269 m - Pico El Chivo · 1,253 m - Alto de los Negros · 1,245 m - Loma Dos Cerros · 1,240 m - Sierra Mocha · 1,218 m - Gajo de la Eneita · 1,213 m - Loma de Joca · 1,199 m - Cerro Cocote de Caimito · 1,173 m …and 46 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 Elías Piña Province and the best time to visit In Elías Piña Province, the warmest month is Jul (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 488 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (63 mm) and the driest Feb (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **August to June**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 25 Feb 24 18 Mar 25 28 Apr 26 37 May 26 57 Jun 27 35 Jul 28 32 Aug 28 54 Sep 27 43 Oct 26 63 Nov 24 63 Dec 23 32 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Elías Piña Province Places mapped inside Elías Piña Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Banks1 - ATMs1 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels1 - Schools14 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies1 - Restaurants3 - Police stations4 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 Elías Piña Province?In El Valle Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of Elías Piña Province?63,107 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Elías Piña Province?About 22 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Elías Piña Province?About 45 people per km² - What borders Elías Piña Province?Dajabón Province, Independencia Province, San Juan Province and Santiago Rodríguez Province - What is there to see in Elías Piña Province?Monumento Natural Cerro de San Francisco, Monumento Natural Cerro de San Francisco, Museo de La Frontera, Obelisco de Elías Piña - What time zone is Elías Piña Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Elías Piña Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Elías Piña Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Elías Piña Province?Comendador - What is the highest point in Elías Piña Province?Loma del Aguacate (1,666 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Elías Piña Province?August to June - How many hospitals are in Elías Piña Province?2 mapped - How many banks are in Elías Piña Province?1 mapped - How many ATMs are in Elías Piña Province?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Elías Piña Province?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Elías Piña Province?DO0501 (OCHA common operational dataset)