# San Pedro de Macorís Province, Higuamo Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/ Province · Higuamo Region # San Pedro de Macorís Province San Pedro de Macorís Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Higuamo Region. It had an estimated **308,126 people** in 2023 on 1,255 km² (about 246 per km²). Its main town is San Pedro de Macorís. It is divided into 6 municipalities. 342 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 303 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 308,126people (2023) - 1,255km² - 6municipalities - 303mapped services ## How many people live in San Pedro de Macorís Province? San Pedro de Macorís Province had an estimated **308,126 people** in 2023 — 52.6% of Higuamo Region, 8th of 32 provinces. There are 1,029 women for every 1,000 men (above the Higuamo Region figure of 988). Spread over 1,255 km², that is about **246 people per km²**, 8th of 32 provinces. 26.6% of people are children under 15 and 8.0% 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 53 children and older people. 0–4 ****27,278** 5–9 ****27,566** 10–14 ****27,118** 15–19 ****27,370** 20–24 ****26,984** 25–29 ****25,315** 30–34 ****23,992** 35–39 ****20,656** 40–44 ****17,706** 45–49 ****16,383** 50–54 ****16,033** 55–59 ****14,609** 60–64 ****12,419** 65–69 ****9,217** 70–74 ****6,317** 75–79 ****4,242** 80+ ****4,921** 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 San Pedro de Macorís Province? San Pedro de Macorís Province lies in [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 5 other provinces: [El Seibo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/), [Hato Mayor Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/), [La Romana Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-romana/), [Monte Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/) and [Santo Domingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/santo-domingo/). By area it is the 18th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 24.2% of [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/). The centre of San Pedro de Macorís Province is about 45 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.6075° N, 69.4887° 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 San Pedro de Macorís Province OpenStreetMap lists 15 named sights in San Pedro de Macorís Province: 5 beachs; 3 nature reserves; 2 caves; 2 viewpoints; 1 museum; 1 attraction; 1 monument. - Centro Histórico Ron Barceló · museum - Monumento Natural Río Cumayasa y Cueva de las Maravillas · nature reserve - Refugio de Vida Silvestre Laguna Mallén · 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 - Laberinto · viewpoint - Malecón · viewpoint - Cave of Wonders · attraction - Entrance · cave - Exit · cave - Monumento a San Pedro de Macorís · 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: San Pedro de Macorís 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 Domingo27 km - La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela53 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:00) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:02, sunset around 18:03). 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 San Pedro de Macorís Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Consuelo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/consuelo/) 132 1 3 [Guayacanes](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/guayacanes/) 135 1 90 [Los Llanos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/los-llanos/) 440 3 14 [Quisqueya](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/quisqueya/) 150 1 2 [Ramón Santana](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/ramon-santana/) 251 1 20 [San Pedro de Macorís](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/san-pedro-de-macoris/) 147 1 174 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 San Pedro de Macorís Province - San Pedro de Macorís217,899 - Guayacanes37,889 - Quisqueya17,694 - Los Llanos5,529 - El Puerto3,278 - Ramón Santana2,175 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 San Pedro de Macorís Province Named natural and historic features inside San Pedro de Macorís Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 27 rivers and streams; 3 lakes. - Arroyo Andrés - Arroyo Brazo de Brujuelas - Arroyo Cuabita - Arroyo Don Juan - Arroyo Famier - Arroyo Felipa Pérez - Arroyo Gancho de la Caoba - Arroyo Gastón - Arroyo Guaza - Arroyo Las Guáranas - Arroyo Los Higos - Arroyo Morales - Arroyo Prieto - Arroyo Santana - Arroyo Tosita - Arroyo Victoria - Arroyo Yaque - Arroyo de Atilano - Cañada Mala - Cañada Yagrumos - Caño de Patricio - Laguna Pacheco - Laguna de Los Anones - Río Azuí …and 6 more. ### Coast and islands 11 beaches; 4 headlands. - 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 del Muerto - Punta Ellen - Punta Norte - Punta Pescadero - Punta de Piedra ### Hills and mountains 2 hills. - Loma Santana · 224 m - Cerro Haití Grande · 84 m ### Getting around 5 airfields; 1 airport; 1 bridge; 1 lighthouse. - Consuelo - Cueva Las Maravillas Airport - La Luisa - Las Mercedes - Puente Francisco del Rosario Sánchez - 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 San Pedro de Macorís Province and the best time to visit In San Pedro de Macorís Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (25 °C). About 605 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (73 mm) and the driest Mar (22 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 25 31 Feb 26 24 Mar 26 22 Apr 27 41 May 28 72 Jun 28 48 Jul 28 58 Aug 28 64 Sep 28 67 Oct 28 61 Nov 27 73 Dec 26 43 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in San Pedro de Macorís Province Places mapped inside San Pedro de Macorís Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals17 - Banks7 - Petrol pumps27 - Hotels49 - Shopping malls7 - Schools46 - Colleges and universities10 - Pharmacies13 - Restaurants97 - Police stations4 - Dental clinics26 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 San Pedro de Macorís Province?In Higuamo Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of San Pedro de Macorís Province?308,126 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in San Pedro de Macorís Province?About 29 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of San Pedro de Macorís Province?About 246 people per km² - What borders San Pedro de Macorís Province?El Seibo Province, Hato Mayor Province, La Romana Province, Monte Plata Province and Santo Domingo Province - What is there to see in San Pedro de Macorís Province?Caribe Beach, Cave of Wonders, Centro Histórico Ron Barceló, Entrance - What time zone is San Pedro de Macorís Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in San Pedro de Macorís Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in San Pedro de Macorís Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in San Pedro de Macorís Province?San Pedro de Macorís - What is the highest point in San Pedro de Macorís Province?Loma Santana (224 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Pedro de Macorís Province?October to May - How many hospitals are in San Pedro de Macorís Province?17 mapped - How many banks are in San Pedro de Macorís Province?7 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in San Pedro de Macorís Province?27 mapped - What is the P-code of San Pedro de Macorís Province?DO0703 (OCHA common operational dataset)