# Hato Mayor Province, Higuamo Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/ Province · Higuamo Region # Hato Mayor Province Hato Mayor Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Higuamo Region. It had an estimated **85,738 people** in 2023 on 1,320 km² (about 65 per km²). Its main town is Hato Mayor del Rey. It is divided into 3 municipalities. 338 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 99 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 85,738people (2023) - 1,320km² - 3municipalities - 99mapped services ## How many people live in Hato Mayor Province? Hato Mayor Province had an estimated **85,738 people** in 2023 — 14.6% of Higuamo Region, 26th of 32 provinces. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (below the Higuamo Region figure of 988). Spread over 1,320 km², that is about **65 people per km²**, 24th of 32 provinces. 26.5% of people are children under 15 and 9.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 28 across Higuamo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 56 children and older people. 0–4 ****7,382** 5–9 ****7,677** 10–14 ****7,704** 15–19 ****7,636** 20–24 ****7,281** 25–29 ****6,932** 30–34 ****6,480** 35–39 ****5,536** 40–44 ****4,955** 45–49 ****4,511** 50–54 ****4,223** 55–59 ****3,886** 60–64 ****3,500** 65–69 ****2,810** 70–74 ****2,063** 75–79 ****1,434** 80+ ****1,728** 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 Hato Mayor Province? Hato Mayor Province lies in [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 4 other provinces: [El Seibo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/), [Monte Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/), [Samaná Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/samana/) and [San Pedro de Macorís Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/). By area it is the 15th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 25.5% of [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/). The centre of Hato Mayor Province is about 69 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 40 km from San Pedro de Macorís, the main town of Higuamo Region. The centre point is at 18.8150° N, 69.3478° 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 Hato Mayor Province OpenStreetMap lists 15 named sights in Hato Mayor Province: 3 monuments; 2 nature reserves; 2 attractions; 2 caves; 2 ruins; 2 museums; 1 beach; 1 waterfall. - Museo Elupina Cordero · museum - Museum of Nature · museum - Jalda del río Maguá · waterfall - Parque Nacional Saltos de la Jalda · nature reserve - Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Higuamo · nature reserve - Yriel estuvo Aqui · beach - Entrada a Los Haitises · attraction - Parador fotografico Sabana de la Mar · attraction - Cruz del Calvario · monument - Cueva de La Linea · cave - Cuevas de Caño Hondo · cave - La Casona · ruins - Monumento al cítrico y la ganaderia · monument - Monumento de los Héroes · monument - Ruinas del Campanario · ruins 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: Hato Mayor 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 - Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) · Santo Domingo55 km - Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) · La Romana61 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:59) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:02, sunset around 18:02). 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 Hato Mayor Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [El Valle](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/el-valle/) 163 1 13 [Hato Mayor](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/hato-mayor/) 644 4 47 [Sabana de la Mar](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/sabana-de-la-mar/) 513 2 39 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 Hato Mayor Province - Hato Mayor del Rey35,999 - Sabana de la Mar13,977 - El Valle5,666 - Guayabo Dulce3,897 - Mata Palacio249 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 Hato Mayor Province Named natural and historic features inside Hato Mayor Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 105 rivers and streams. - Arroyo Alonsillo - Arroyo Anguila - Arroyo Apolinario - Arroyo Bayaja - Arroyo Benito - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Brazo Azul - Arroyo Brazo Yabón - Arroyo Buena Vista - Arroyo Buey - Arroyo Cabezudo - Arroyo Caguero - Arroyo Caguero - Arroyo Camarón - Arroyo Capote - Arroyo Chicharrones - Arroyo Congo - Arroyo Corral Falso - Arroyo Dajao - Arroyo El Agua - Arroyo El Negro …and 81 more. ### Coast and islands 15 headlands; 4 islands; 1 beach. - Cayo Cacata - Cayo La Bocaina - Cayo Redondo - Cayo de Willy - Playa de Muerto - Punta Almendro - Punta Arena - Punta Capitán - Punta Colorada - Punta El Chino - Punta El Negro - Punta El Rancho Colorado - Punta Honduras - Punta Las Cañitas - Punta Tiburón - Punta Yabón - Punta de Las Chamuscadas - Punta del Arroyo - Punta del Jobo - Punta del Morro ### Hills and mountains 70 hills; 6 mountains; 1 peak; 1 valley. - Loma Almendro Gordo · 456 m - Loma Punta Alta · 444 m - Loma Peña Alta · 394 m - Loma El Cabao · 388 m - Loma Buena Vista · 384 m - Loma El Limón · 366 m - Loma La Vecina · 359 m - Loma Bonita · 348 m - Loma La Despatillada · 347 m - Loma Raíz del Cadillo · 342 m - Loma del Chivo · 330 m - Loma La Jagua · 319 m - Loma Los Plátanos · 306 m - Loma Punta de la Novilla · 303 m - Loma La Piña · 301 m - Loma El Toro · 300 m - Manaclita · 300 m - Loma Pastillar · 299 m - Loma El Dajao · 291 m - Loma Las Avispas · 291 m - Loma Lomaza · 291 m - Loma Los Gramasos · 291 m - San Valerio · 282 m - Loma Puerto Alto · 280 m …and 54 more. ### Forests and nature 1 wildlife reserve. - Manglar de la Jina ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Anita 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 Hato Mayor Province and the best time to visit In Hato Mayor Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 692 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (82 mm) and the driest Feb (32 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 45 Feb 25 32 Mar 25 32 Apr 26 50 May 27 81 Jun 28 46 Jul 28 63 Aug 28 68 Sep 28 70 Oct 27 67 Nov 26 82 Dec 25 57 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Hato Mayor Province Places mapped inside Hato Mayor Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals8 - Banks11 - Petrol pumps8 - Hotels17 - Shopping malls1 - Schools26 - Colleges and universities3 - Pharmacies3 - Restaurants16 - Police stations5 - Dental clinics1 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 Hato Mayor Province?In Higuamo Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of Hato Mayor Province?85,738 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Hato Mayor Province?About 29 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Hato Mayor Province?About 65 people per km² - What borders Hato Mayor Province?El Seibo Province, Monte Plata Province, Samaná Province and San Pedro de Macorís Province - What is there to see in Hato Mayor Province?Cruz del Calvario, Cueva de La Linea, Cuevas de Caño Hondo, Entrada a Los Haitises - What time zone is Hato Mayor Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Hato Mayor Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Hato Mayor Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Hato Mayor Province?Hato Mayor del Rey - What is the highest point in Hato Mayor Province?Loma Almendro Gordo (456 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Hato Mayor Province?January to December - How many hospitals are in Hato Mayor Province?8 mapped - How many banks are in Hato Mayor Province?11 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Hato Mayor Province?8 mapped - What is the P-code of Hato Mayor Province?DO0701 (OCHA common operational dataset)