# Higuamo Region, Dominican Republic – Provinces & Population

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Region · Dominican Republic 

# Higuamo Region

Higuamo Region is a development region of Dominican Republic. It had an estimated **586,162 people** in 2023 on 5,178 km² (about 113 per km²). Its main town is San Pedro de Macorís. It is divided into 3 provinces. 1,123 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 602 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 586,162people (2023)
- 5,178km²
- 3provinces
- 602mapped services

## How many people live in Higuamo Region?

Higuamo Region had an estimated **586,162 people** in 2023 — 5.5% of Dominican Republic, 7th of 10 regions. There are 988 women for every 1,000 men (below the Dominican Republic figure of 1,004). Spread over 5,178 km², that is about **113 people per km²**, 7th of 10 regions.

27.2% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 29 across Dominican Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people.

0–4 ****52,774**

5–9 ****53,653**

10–14 ****53,105**

15–19 ****53,220**

20–24 ****51,957**

25–29 ****48,521**

30–34 ****44,343**

35–39 ****37,591**

40–44 ****32,629**

45–49 ****29,845**

50–54 ****28,697**

55–59 ****26,534**

60–64 ****23,124**

65–69 ****17,775**

70–74 ****12,798**

75–79 ****8,974**

80+ ****10,622**

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 Higuamo Region?

Higuamo Region lies in [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 5 other regions: [Cibao Nordeste Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/), [Cibao Sur Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/), [Ozama Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/), [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/) and [Yuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/). By area it is the 5th largest of 10 regions in Dominican Republic. It covers 10.7% of [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). The centre of Higuamo Region is about 37 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.7477° N, 69.6911° 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 Higuamo Region

OpenStreetMap lists 38 named sights in Higuamo Region: 7 nature reserves; 6 attractions; 6 beachs; 4 monuments; 4 caves; 4 waterfalls; 3 museums; 2 ruins; 2 viewpoints.

- Centro Histórico Ron Barceló · museum
- Museo Elupina Cordero · museum
- Museum of Nature · museum
- Jalda del río Maguá · waterfall
- Salto Alto · waterfall
- Salto Del 12 · waterfall
- Salto de Socoa · waterfall
- Monumento Natural Río Cumayasa y Cueva de las Maravillas · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Salto Alto · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Salto de Socoa · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Saltos de la Jalda · nature reserve
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Laguna Mallén · nature reserve
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Higuamo · nature reserve
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Soco · nature reserve
- Caribe Beach · beach
- Playa Guayacanes · beach
- Playa Juan Dolio · beach
- Playa Juan Dolio · beach
- Playa Pescador · beach
- Yriel estuvo Aqui · beach
- Laberinto · viewpoint
- Malecón · viewpoint
- Balneario Comate · attraction
- Cave of Wonders · attraction
- Entrada a Los Haitises · attraction
- Parador fotografico Sabana de la Mar · attraction
- Salto Alto · attraction
- matuzalen · attraction
- Cruz del Calvario · monument
- Cueva de La Linea · cave

…and 8 more.

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: Higuamo 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

- Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) · Santo Domingo35 km
- La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela37 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:03, sunset around 18:04).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:13 18:20 11.1 h 

Feb 07:07 18:38 11.5 h 

Mar 06:48 18:48 12.0 h 

Apr 06:22 18:55 12.6 h 

May 06:04 19:04 13.0 h 

Jun 06:01 19:16 13.2 h 

Jul 06:09 19:19 13.2 h 

Aug 06:20 19:07 12.8 h 

Sep 06:26 18:42 12.3 h 

Oct 06:32 18:16 11.7 h 

Nov 06:45 18:01 11.3 h 

Dec 07:03 18:04 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 Higuamo Region

Province People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services 

[San Pedro de Macorís Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/) 308,126 246 1,255 6 303 

[Monte Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/) 192,298 74 2,603 5 200 

[Hato Mayor Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/) 85,738 65 1,320 3 99 

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 Higuamo Region

- San Pedro de Macorís217,899
- Guayacanes37,889
- Hato Mayor del Rey35,999
- Bayaguana21,055
- Quisqueya17,694
- Sabana Grande de Boyá16,834
- Monte Plata15,532
- Sabana de la Mar13,977
- Yamasá11,595
- El Valle5,666
- Los Llanos5,529
- Esperalvillo5,445
- Los Botados4,054
- Guayabo Dulce3,897
- El Puerto3,278

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 Higuamo Region

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

### Water

450 rivers and streams; 3 lakes.

- Arroyo Agua Bonita
- Arroyo Ahoga Vaca
- Arroyo Algarrobo
- Arroyo Alonsillo
- Arroyo Andrés
- Arroyo Anguila
- Arroyo Antonio
- Arroyo Anón
- Arroyo Anón
- Arroyo Apolinario
- Arroyo Arazoa
- Arroyo Arroyón
- Arroyo Arroyón
- Arroyo Arroyón
- Arroyo Arroyón
- Arroyo Barro
- Arroyo Batey
- Arroyo Bateyito
- Arroyo Bayaja
- Arroyo Benaldino
- Arroyo Benito
- Arroyo Bermejo
- Arroyo Bermejo
- Arroyo Billo

…and 429 more.

### Coast and islands

19 headlands; 12 beaches; 4 islands.

- Cayo Cacata
- Cayo La Bocaina
- Cayo Redondo
- Cayo de Willy
- Playa Boca del Soco
- Playa Caribe
- Playa El Carey
- Playa La Candelaria
- Playa La Rata
- Playa La Sardina
- Playa Los Arados
- Playa Mortero
- Playa San Antón
- Playa Sucia
- Playa de Muerto
- Playa del Muerto
- Punta Almendro
- Punta Arena
- Punta Capitán
- Punta Colorada
- Punta El Chino
- Punta El Negro
- Punta El Rancho Colorado
- Punta Ellen

…and 11 more.

### Hills and mountains

153 hills; 27 mountains; 2 peaks; 1 valley.

- Monte Mogote de Rancho de Yagua · 838 m
- Monte Siete Picos · 837 m
- Loma Alta de la Paloma · 692 m
- Loma Palo Bonito · 659 m
- Loma Malena · 609 m
- Loma Piedroso · 588 m
- Loma Naranjo · 552 m
- Loma Palo de Los Toros · 546 m
- Loma de Juan Blasina · 536 m
- Loma Culo de Diablo · 474 m
- Loma de Lovatón · 466 m
- Loma Almendro Gordo · 456 m
- Loma La Deseada · 455 m
- Pico Naranjo · 455 m
- Loma Punta Alta · 444 m
- Loma Marianchico · 434 m
- La Loma de Plácido · 427 m
- Loma La Cuaba Quemada · 426 m
- Loma La Bosúa · 422 m
- Loma La Guardarraya · 422 m
- Loma La Zarza · 418 m
- Loma Tinas · 398 m
- Loma Peña Alta · 394 m
- Loma El Prieto · 392 m

…and 159 more.

### Forests and nature

1 wildlife reserve.

- Manglar de la Jina

### Getting around

9 airfields; 3 bridges; 1 airport; 1 lighthouse.

- Anita
- Consuelo
- Cueva Las Maravillas Airport
- Guerra
- Juan Sánchez
- La Jagua
- La Luisa
- Las Mercedes
- Puente Francisco del Rosario Sánchez
- Puente de Gazpar
- Puente de la Conchilisa
- Quisqueya
- Sabana Tosa
- San Pedro de Macoris Lighthouse

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 Higuamo Region and the best time to visit

In Higuamo Region, the warmest month is Aug (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 581 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (68 mm) and the driest Feb (21 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 25 24 

Feb 25 21 

Mar 25 22 

Apr 26 40 

May 27 68 

Jun 27 48 

Jul 28 55 

Aug 28 68 

Sep 28 60 

Oct 27 64 

Nov 26 68 

Dec 25 42 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Higuamo Region

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

- Hospitals37
- Banks21
- Petrol pumps49
- Hotels75
- Shopping malls9
- Schools209
- Colleges and universities15
- Pharmacies25
- Restaurants124
- Police stations10
- Dental clinics28

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 Higuamo Region?In Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Higuamo Region?586,162 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Higuamo Region?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Higuamo Region?About 113 people per km²
- What borders Higuamo Region?Cibao Nordeste Region, Cibao Sur Region, Ozama Region, Valdesia Region and Yuma Region
- What is there to see in Higuamo Region?Balneario Comate, Caribe Beach, Cave of Wonders, Centro Histórico Ron Barceló
- What time zone is Higuamo Region in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Higuamo Region?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Higuamo Region?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Higuamo Region?San Pedro de Macorís
- What is the highest point in Higuamo Region?Monte Mogote de Rancho de Yagua (838 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Higuamo Region?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Higuamo Region?37 mapped
- How many banks are in Higuamo Region?21 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Higuamo Region?49 mapped
- What is the P-code of Higuamo Region?DO07 (OCHA common operational dataset)