# Mamá Tingó Municipal district, Yamasá, Monte Plata Province

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Municipal district · Yamasá 

# Mamá Tingó

Mamá Tingó is a municipal district or municipal seat of Dominican Republic in Yamasá, Monte Plata Province, Higuamo Region. It covers **105.5 km²**. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 106km²
- 2mapped services
- 130 mtypical elevation

## Where is Mamá Tingó?

Mamá Tingó lies in [Yamasá](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/yamasa/), [Monte Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/), [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 6 other municipal districts: [La Cuaba](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/santo-domingo/pedro-brand/la-cuaba/), [La Victoria](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/santo-domingo/santo-domingo-norte/la-victoria/), [Los Botados](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/yamasa/los-botados/), [Santo Domingo Norte](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/santo-domingo/santo-domingo-norte/santo-domingo-norte/), [Villa Altagracia](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/villa-altagracia/villa-altagracia/) and [Yamasá](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/yamasa/yamasa/). By area it is the 160th largest of 386 municipal districts in Dominican Republic. It covers 24.3% of [Yamasá](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/yamasa/). The centre of Mamá Tingó is about 34 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.7172° N, 70.0804° 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 Mamá Tingó

### Nearby, outside Mamá Tingó

- Reserva Forestal Loma Novillero · nature reserve, Villa Altagracia11 km
- Reserva Biológica Sierra Prieta · nature reserve, Santo Domingo Norte13 km

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: Mamá Tingó

- 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 Isabela19 km
- Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) · Santo Domingo54 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:02) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:04, sunset around 18:05).

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.

## Villages and localities in Mamá Tingó

Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Mamá Tingó. Settlements here lie between about 75 m and 426 m above sea level (median 130 m).

- Ceiba de la Botijuelo
- El Chácaro
- El Consuelo
- El Muñeco
- El Naranjo
- El Placer
- El Ranchito
- El Zapote
- Guanuma
- Hato Viejo
- Jagua Mocha
- La Cuchilla
- La Cuneta
- La Estancia
- La Mata Cimarrona
- Ledesma
- Los Angelitos
- Los Lanos
- Los Ranchitos
- Maimoncito
- Maimón
- Mamá Tingó
- Mata Bestia
- Mirador
- Monte Recio
- Palo Prieto
- Piedra Grande
- Río Arriba
- Sabana Grande
- Sabana Nabijo
- Sabana Piedra
- Sabanita el Medio

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Mamá Tingó

Named natural and historic features inside Mamá Tingó, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

18 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Capá
- Arroyo Colorado
- Arroyo El Cacao
- Arroyo El Muñeco
- Arroyo Indio
- Arroyo Juan Gomitos
- Arroyo Juan Gómez
- Arroyo La Cuaba
- Arroyo La Estancia
- Arroyo Máyaga
- Arroyo Naranjo
- Arroyo Palma
- Arroyo Piedra
- Arroyo Sabana Grande
- Arroyo Torito
- Arroyo Toro
- Arroyo Zapote
- Cañada Ledesma

### Hills and mountains

9 hills; 1 mountain; 1 peak.

- Loma Malena · 609 m
- Loma Naranjo · 552 m
- Pico Naranjo · 455 m
- Loma Gran Fuña · 370 m
- Loma Firme · 347 m
- Loma Quemada · 331 m
- Loma Quemada · 318 m
- Loma Cabronal · 268 m
- Loma Cambelén · 250 m
- Loma de Regina · 203 m
- Loma Mala · 180 m

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 Mamá Tingó and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Mamá Tingó

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Farmacia del Pueblo Hospital Municipal de Yamasá · Yamasá 8.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.76607&mlon=-70.02365#map=17/18.76607/-70.02365) 

Bank Banco Ademi · Villa Altagracia 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.67494&mlon=-70.17556#map=17/18.67494/-70.17556) 

ATM Popular · Santo Domingo Norte 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.52879&mlon=-69.93718#map=17/18.52879/-69.93718) 

Petrol pump Shell · Yamasá 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.76605&mlon=-70.02227#map=17/18.76605/-70.02227) 

Hotel Paraiso en Yamasá · Yamasá 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.77248&mlon=-70.02643#map=17/18.77248/-70.02643) 

Mall Plaza Fama · La Cuaba 6.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.68273&mlon=-70.13014#map=17/18.68273/-70.13014) 

School Escuela Sabana Grande · Mamá Tingó 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.69644&mlon=-70.06280#map=17/18.69644/-70.06280) 

College UASD Subcentro Yamasá · Yamasá 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.77250&mlon=-70.02640#map=17/18.77250/-70.02640) 

Police station Departamento P.N. · Villa Altagracia 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.67103&mlon=-70.17417#map=17/18.67103/-70.17417) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Mamá Tingó

Places mapped inside Mamá Tingó in open map data, by type.

- Schools2

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.

## Other municipal districts in Yamasá

- Los Botados
- Yamasá

## Quick answers

- Where is Mamá Tingó?In Yamasá, Monte Plata Province, Higuamo Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders Mamá Tingó?La Cuaba, La Victoria, Los Botados, Santo Domingo Norte, Villa Altagracia and Yamasá
- What is there to see in Mamá Tingó?Reserva Forestal Loma Novillero, Reserva Biológica Sierra Prieta
- What time zone is Mamá Tingó in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Mamá Tingó?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Mamá Tingó?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Mamá Tingó?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Mamá Tingó?Settlements lie between 75 m and 426 m
- What is the highest point in Mamá Tingó?Loma Malena (609 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Mamá Tingó?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Mamá Tingó?Farmacia del Pueblo Hospital Municipal de Yamasá, about 8.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Mamá Tingó?Banco Ademi, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Mamá Tingó?Popular, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Mamá Tingó?Shell, about 8.2 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Mamá Tingó?DO07020403 (OCHA common operational dataset)