# Monte Plata Province, Higuamo Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/ Province · Higuamo Region # Monte Plata Province Monte Plata Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Higuamo Region. It had an estimated **192,298 people** in 2023 on 2,603 km² (about 74 per km²). Its main town is Monte Plata. It is divided into 5 municipalities. 527 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 200 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 192,298people (2023) - 2,603km² - 5municipalities - 200mapped services ## How many people live in Monte Plata Province? Monte Plata Province had an estimated **192,298 people** in 2023 — 32.8% of Higuamo Region, 15th of 32 provinces. There are 936 women for every 1,000 men (below the Higuamo Region figure of 988). Spread over 2,603 km², that is about **74 people per km²**, 22nd of 32 provinces. 28.5% of people are children under 15 and 9.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 28 across Higuamo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people. 0–4 ****18,114** 5–9 ****18,410** 10–14 ****18,283** 15–19 ****18,214** 20–24 ****17,692** 25–29 ****16,274** 30–34 ****13,871** 35–39 ****11,399** 40–44 ****9,968** 45–49 ****8,951** 50–54 ****8,441** 55–59 ****8,039** 60–64 ****7,205** 65–69 ****5,748** 70–74 ****4,418** 75–79 ****3,298** 80+ ****3,973** 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 Monte Plata Province? Monte Plata Province lies in [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 8 other provinces: [Duarte Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/duarte/), [Hato Mayor Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/), [Monseñor Nouel Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/), [Samaná Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-nordeste/samana/), [San Cristóbal Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/), [San Pedro de Macorís Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/), [Santo Domingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/santo-domingo/) and [Sánchez Ramírez Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/sanchez-ramirez/). By area it is the 5th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 50.3% of [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/). The centre of Monte Plata Province is about 41 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 70 km from San Pedro de Macorís, the main town of Higuamo Region. The centre point is at 18.8382° N, 69.8366° 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 Monte Plata Province OpenStreetMap lists 8 named sights in Monte Plata Province: 3 attractions; 3 waterfalls; 2 nature reserves. - Salto Alto · waterfall - Salto Del 12 · waterfall - Salto de Socoa · waterfall - Monumento Natural Salto Alto · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Salto de Socoa · nature reserve - Balneario Comate · attraction - Salto Alto · attraction - matuzalen · attraction 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: Monte Plata 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 - La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela33 km - Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) · Santo Domingo49 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:01) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:04, sunset around 18:04). 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 Monte Plata Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Bayaguana](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/bayaguana/) 874 1 38 [Monte Plata](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/monte-plata/) 632 4 71 [Peralvillo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/peralvillo/) 136 1 16 [Sabana Grande de Boyá](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/sabana-grande-de-boya/) 528 3 31 [Yamasá](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/yamasa/) 434 3 44 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 Monte Plata Province - Bayaguana21,055 - Sabana Grande de Boyá16,834 - Monte Plata15,532 - Yamasá11,595 - Esperalvillo5,445 - Los Botados4,054 - Don Juan2,396 - Gonzalo2,027 - Majagual1,430 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 Monte Plata Province Named natural and historic features inside Monte Plata Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 318 rivers and streams. - Arroyo Agua Bonita - Arroyo Ahoga Vaca - Arroyo Algarrobo - Arroyo Antonio - Arroyo Anón - Arroyo Anón - Arroyo Arazoa - Arroyo Arroyón - Arroyo Arroyón - Arroyo Arroyón - Arroyo Arroyón - Arroyo Barro - Arroyo Batey - Arroyo Bateyito - Arroyo Benaldino - Arroyo Bermejo - Arroyo Bermejo - Arroyo Billo - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blas Núñez - Arroyo Bonito - Arroyo Buena Matura …and 294 more. ### Hills and mountains 81 hills; 21 mountains; 1 peak. - 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 La Deseada · 455 m - Pico Naranjo · 455 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 El Prieto · 392 m - Loma Los Limones · 388 m - Loma de Los Guayos · 374 m - Loma Gran Fuña · 370 m …and 79 more. ### Getting around 3 airfields; 2 bridges. - Guerra - Juan Sánchez - La Jagua - Puente de Gazpar - Puente de la Conchilisa 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 Monte Plata Province and the best time to visit In Monte Plata 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/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Monte Plata Province Places mapped inside Monte Plata Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals12 - Banks3 - Petrol pumps14 - Hotels9 - Shopping malls1 - Schools137 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies9 - Restaurants11 - Police stations1 - 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 Monte Plata Province?In Higuamo Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of Monte Plata Province?192,298 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Monte Plata Province?About 27 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Monte Plata Province?About 74 people per km² - What borders Monte Plata Province?Duarte Province, Hato Mayor Province, Monseñor Nouel Province, Samaná Province, San Cristóbal Province, San Pedro de Macorís Province, Santo Domingo Province and Sánchez Ramírez Province - What is there to see in Monte Plata Province?Balneario Comate, Monumento Natural Salto Alto, Monumento Natural Salto de Socoa, Salto Alto - What time zone is Monte Plata Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Monte Plata Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Monte Plata Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Monte Plata Province?Bayaguana - What is the highest point in Monte Plata Province?Monte Mogote de Rancho de Yagua (838 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Monte Plata Province?January to December - How many hospitals are in Monte Plata Province?12 mapped - How many banks are in Monte Plata Province?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Monte Plata Province?14 mapped - What is the P-code of Monte Plata Province?DO0702 (OCHA common operational dataset)