# San Cristóbal Province, Valdesia Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/ Province · Valdesia Region # San Cristóbal Province San Cristóbal Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Valdesia Region. It had an estimated **656,027 people** in 2023 on 1,241 km² (about 528 per km²). Its main town is San Cristóbal. It is divided into 8 municipalities. 444 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 453 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 656,027people (2023) - 1,241km² - 8municipalities - 453mapped services ## How many people live in San Cristóbal Province? San Cristóbal Province had an estimated **656,027 people** in 2023 — 57.9% of Valdesia Region, 4th of 32 provinces. There are 999 women for every 1,000 men (above the Valdesia Region figure of 973). Spread over 1,241 km², that is about **528 people per km²**, 3rd of 32 provinces. 28.1% of people are children under 15 and 7.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 27 across Valdesia Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people. 0–4 ****61,855** 5–9 ****61,697** 10–14 ****60,543** 15–19 ****61,144** 20–24 ****60,782** 25–29 ****55,443** 30–34 ****49,879** 35–39 ****43,537** 40–44 ****38,417** 45–49 ****35,100** 50–54 ****31,228** 55–59 ****27,006** 60–64 ****22,738** 65–69 ****17,450** 70–74 ****12,325** 75–79 ****8,087** 80+ ****8,796** 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 Cristóbal Province? San Cristóbal Province lies in [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Monseñor Nouel Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/), [Monte Plata Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/monte-plata/), [Peravia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/peravia/), [San José de Ocoa Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-jose-de-ocoa/) and [Santo Domingo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/santo-domingo/). By area it is the 19th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 22.3% of [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/). The centre of San Cristóbal Province is about 34 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.5175° N, 70.2145° 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 Cristóbal Province OpenStreetMap lists 20 named sights in San Cristóbal Province: 7 attractions; 5 nature reserves; 4 beachs; 4 monuments. - Monumento Natural Reserva Antropológica Cuevas de Borbón o del Pomier · nature reserve - Parque Nacional Montaña La Humeadora · nature reserve - Parque Nacional Máximo Gómez · nature reserve - Reserva Forestal Loma Novillero · nature reserve - Área Nacional de Recreo Boca de Nigua · nature reserve - Cocolandia · beach - Playa Gringo · beach - Playa Los Cuadritos · beach - Playa Najayo · beach - Balenario La Toma · attraction - Casa Caoba (Trujillo) · attraction - Castillo del Cerro (Trujillo) · attraction - Cuevas del Pomier · attraction - Ingenio Boca de Nigua · attraction - Ingenio Diego Caballero · attraction - Letras Playa Najayo · attraction - Fortaleza General Antonio Duvergé · monument - Monumento a los Constituyentes · monument - Monumento a los Constituyentes · monument - Monumento al Músico · 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 Cristóbal 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 Isabela25 km - Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) · Santo Domingo58 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 18:06). 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 Cristóbal Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Bajos de Haina](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/bajos-de-haina/) 40 2 64 [Cambita Garabitos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/cambita-garabitos/) 173 2 19 [Los Cacaos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/los-cacaos/) 186 1 3 [Sabana Grande de Palenque](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/sabana-grande-de-palenque/) 30 1 13 [San Cristóbal](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/san-cristobal/) 213 2 256 [San Gregorio de Nigua](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/san-gregorio-de-nigua/) 51 1 16 [Villa Altagracia](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/villa-altagracia/) 426 4 70 [Yaguate](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/yaguate/) 122 1 12 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 Cristóbal Province - San Cristóbal154,040 - Bajos de Haina66,784 - Villa Altagracia40,027 - Cambita Garabitos13,382 - San Gregorio de Nigua11,542 - Yaguate5,610 - Sabana Grande de Palenque4,809 - El Carril2,643 - El Cacao1,997 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 Cristóbal Province Named natural and historic features inside San Cristóbal Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 226 rivers and streams; 4 lakes; 2 dams; 1 reservoir or tank. - Arroyo Agua Dulce - Arroyo Arenosito - Arroyo Bellaco - Arroyo Belén - Arroyo Benito - Arroyo Berrío - Arroyo Bibí - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Buenas Noches - Arroyo Buzón - Arroyo Básima - Arroyo Cabuyas - Arroyo Calderoncito - Arroyo Calderón - Arroyo Cambutera - Arroyo Cana - Arroyo Canasta - Arroyo Canilla - Arroyo Canoa - Arroyo Caraballo - Arroyo Caravajal - Arroyo Carvajal …and 209 more. ### Coast and islands 2 beaches; 2 headlands. - Playa Najayo - Playa Palenque - Punta Najayo - Punta Palenque ### Hills and mountains 38 mountains; 30 hills. - Loma de Haina · 1,473 m - Loma Vieja · 1,470 m - Loma Pío · 1,452 m - Loma Zumbador · 1,418 m - Cerro del Cristo · 1,187 m - Loma de Arroyo Grande · 1,184 m - Firme de Benito · 1,150 m - El Alto de la Paloma · 1,113 m - Loma La Cuchilla de los Corralitos · 1,112 m - Loma de los Almendros · 1,104 m - Loma del Bejucal · 1,103 m - Loma Los Calimetes · 997 m - Loma El Grito · 994 m - Loma Majagua · 949 m - Loma Vieja · 904 m - Loma Mete Cabeza · 835 m - Loma de Los Pinos · 831 m - Loma Los Anones · 810 m - Loma La Resbalosa · 801 m - Loma La Cuchilla del Limón · 761 m - Loma Ibarra · 746 m - Loma Los Cagüeyes · 688 m - Loma del Helechar · 687 m - Monte Mogote · 684 m …and 44 more. ### Forests and nature 1 park. - Maximo Gomez National Park ### Getting around 1 airfield. - Catarey 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 Cristóbal Province and the best time to visit In San Cristóbal Province, 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 San Cristóbal Province Places mapped inside San Cristóbal Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals28 - Banks21 - Petrol pumps54 - Hotels21 - Shopping malls6 - Schools93 - Colleges and universities11 - Pharmacies50 - Restaurants133 - Police stations10 - 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 Cristóbal Province?In Valdesia Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of San Cristóbal Province?656,027 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in San Cristóbal Province?About 27 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of San Cristóbal Province?About 528 people per km² - What borders San Cristóbal Province?Monseñor Nouel Province, Monte Plata Province, Peravia Province, San José de Ocoa Province and Santo Domingo Province - What is there to see in San Cristóbal Province?Balenario La Toma, Casa Caoba (Trujillo), Castillo del Cerro (Trujillo), Cocolandia - What time zone is San Cristóbal Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in San Cristóbal Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in San Cristóbal Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in San Cristóbal Province?San Cristóbal - How many reservoirs and tanks are in San Cristóbal Province?1 named in GeoNames - What is the highest point in San Cristóbal Province?Loma de Haina (1,473 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Cristóbal Province?January to December - How many hospitals are in San Cristóbal Province?28 mapped - How many banks are in San Cristóbal Province?21 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in San Cristóbal Province?54 mapped - What is the P-code of San Cristóbal Province?DO0903 (OCHA common operational dataset)