# Ozama Region, Dominican Republic – Provinces, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/

Region · Dominican Republic 

# Ozama Region

Ozama Region is a development region of Dominican Republic. It had an estimated **4,116,946 people** in 2023 on 1,394 km² (about 2,953 per km²). Its main town is Santo Domingo. It is divided into 2 provinces. 993 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5,629 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,116,946people (2023)
- 1,394km²
- 2provinces
- 5,629mapped services

## How many people live in Ozama Region?

Ozama Region had an estimated **4,116,946 people** in 2023 — 38.4% of Dominican Republic, the most populous of 10 regions. There are 1,061 women for every 1,000 men (above the Dominican Republic figure of 1,004). Spread over 1,394 km², that is about **2,953 people per km²**, the most densely populated of 10 regions.

26.5% of people are children under 15 and 7.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 29 years (it is 29 across Dominican Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people.

0–4 ****361,466**

5–9 ****364,729**

10–14 ****363,211**

15–19 ****361,326**

20–24 ****356,887**

25–29 ****338,132**

30–34 ****320,705**

35–39 ****297,957**

40–44 ****270,529**

45–49 ****240,399**

50–54 ****210,038**

55–59 ****182,617**

60–64 ****151,985**

65–69 ****115,362**

70–74 ****80,483**

75–79 ****49,743**

80+ ****51,377**

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 Ozama Region?

Ozama Region lies in [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 2 other regions: [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/) and [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/). By area it is the smallest of 10 regions in Dominican Republic. It covers 2.9% of [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). The centre of Ozama Region is about 11 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.5647° N, 69.8560° 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 Ozama Region

OpenStreetMap lists 181 named sights in Ozama Region: 57 attractions; 49 memorials; 30 museums; 17 monuments; 4 galleries; 4 theme parks; 3 ruins; 3 beachs; 3 city gates; 3 viewpoints; 3 nature reserves; 2 zoos; 1 castle or fort; 1 cave; 1 national park.

- Alcázar de Colón · museum
- Casa Mella Russo · museum
- Casa Ramón Matias Mella · museum
- Centro Cultural de las Telecomunicaciones · museum
- Ex-Museo Arqueológico · museum
- Faro a Colón · museum
- Fundacion America Cristoforo Colombo-Amerigo Vespucci · museum
- Kah Kow experience · museum
- Larimar · museum
- Museo Cofradía del Espíritu Santo · museum
- Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales · museum
- Museo Fernando Peña Deallo · museum
- Museo Infantil Trampolín · museum
- Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana · museum
- Museo Policial Domicano · museum
- Museo Ron Caña · museum
- Museo de Arte Moderno · museum
- Museo de Duarte · museum
- Museo de Historia Natural · museum
- Museo de Historia y Geografía · museum
- Museo de La Catedral · museum
- Museo de Radio y Television Lulio Moscoso · museum
- Museo de la Porcelana · museum
- Museo de las Casas Reales · museum
- Museo del Deporte Dominicano · museum
- Museo del Hombre Dominicano · museum
- Muso Numismático y Filatélico · museum
- Pabellón de la Fama del Deporte Dominicano · museum
- Panteón Nacional · museum
- museo la resistencia · museum

…and 151 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: Ozama 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

- La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela14 km
- Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) · Santo Domingo25 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 07:03, sunset around 18:05).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:14 18:21 11.1 h 

Feb 07:07 18:39 11.5 h 

Mar 06:48 18:49 12.0 h 

Apr 06:23 18:56 12.5 h 

May 06:05 19:05 13.0 h 

Jun 06:02 19:16 13.2 h 

Jul 06:10 19:19 13.1 h 

Aug 06:21 19:07 12.8 h 

Sep 06:26 18:42 12.3 h 

Oct 06:32 18:17 11.7 h 

Nov 06:46 18:02 11.3 h 

Dec 07:03 18:05 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 Ozama Region

Province People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services 

[Santo Domingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/santo-domingo/) 3,054,470 2,345 1,302 7 2,211 

[Distrito Nacional](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/distrito-nacional/) 1,062,476 11,603 92 1 3,418 

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 Ozama Region

- Santo Domingo2,201,941
- Santo Domingo Oeste701,269
- Santo Domingo Este700,000
- Bella Vista175,683
- Cristo Rey57,084
- Villa Francisca50,185
- Boca Chica46,300
- Villa Consuelo28,621
- Ciudad Nueva18,756
- San Carlos13,456
- La Julia12,575
- La Agustina10,457
- Ensanche Luperón8,576
- Zona Colonial8,477

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 Ozama Region

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

### Water

95 rivers and streams; 5 lakes.

- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Arenoso
- Arroyo Bermejo
- Arroyo Buey
- Arroyo Cabuya
- Arroyo Cabón
- Arroyo Cachón
- Arroyo Cajongo
- Arroyo Cantamaco
- Arroyo Carbón
- Arroyo Caña
- Arroyo Cercadillo
- Arroyo Dajao
- Arroyo El Aguacate
- Arroyo El Brujo
- Arroyo El Gancho Capá
- Arroyo El Limón
- Arroyo El Salto
- Arroyo Estancia
- Arroyo Frío
- Arroyo Galán
- Arroyo Grande
- Arroyo Guajimía
- Arroyo Guayabo

…and 76 more.

### Coast and islands

9 headlands; 2 islands.

- Homenaje Point
- Isla La Matica
- La Piedra
- Punta Cucama
- Punta El Cocino
- Punta El Embarcadero
- Punta El Tamarindo
- Punta El Toro Bravo
- Punta Guaraguao
- Punta Los Boquerones
- Punta Malena

### Hills and mountains

12 hills; 1 mountain.

- Loma El Pilón · 806 m
- Loma Mariana Chica · 736 m
- Loma de Albertino · 516 m
- Loma de Galán · 338 m
- Loma Sabana · 321 m
- Cerro de Calvario · 230 m
- Loma La Vigía · 223 m
- Loma El Gato · 221 m
- Loma La América · 210 m
- Cerro Firme · 199 m
- Cerro del Jobo · 177 m
- Cerro Gordo · 115 m
- Loma del Caliche · 16 m

### Forests and nature

1 nature reserve.

- Zona Verde

### History

1 ruin.

- El Castillo

### Getting around

2 airports; 2 airfields; 2 ports; 1 lighthouse.

- Andres (Andres Lgn Terminal)
- Faro a Colón
- Haina Mosa
- Hato Nuevo
- La Isabela International Airport
- Las Américas International Airport
- Santo Domingo

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 Ozama Region and the best time to visit

In Ozama 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 Ozama Region

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

- Hospitals294
- Banks472
- ATMs50
- Petrol pumps482
- Hotels372
- Shopping malls221
- Schools550
- Colleges and universities160
- Cinemas36
- Pharmacies538
- Restaurants1,940
- Police stations64
- Dental clinics450

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 Ozama Region?In Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Ozama Region?4,116,946 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ozama Region?About 29 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ozama Region?About 2,953 people per km²
- What borders Ozama Region?Higuamo Region and Valdesia Region
- What is there to see in Ozama Region?1961: Año de la Libertad, Agua Splash Caribe (Parque Acuático), Alcázar de Colón, Alma Máter
- What time zone is Ozama Region in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Ozama Region?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Ozama Region?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Ozama Region?Santo Domingo
- What is the highest point in Ozama Region?Loma El Pilón (806 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ozama Region?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Ozama Region?294 mapped
- How many banks are in Ozama Region?472 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ozama Region?50 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ozama Region?482 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ozama Region?DO08 (OCHA common operational dataset)