# La Cuchilla Municipal district, Villa Altagracia – Villages

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Municipal district · Villa Altagracia 

# La Cuchilla

La Cuchilla is a municipal district or municipal seat of Dominican Republic in Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal Province, Valdesia Region. It covers **96.0 km²**. 17 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 96.0km²
- 185 mtypical elevation

## Where is La Cuchilla?

La Cuchilla lies in [Villa Altagracia](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/villa-altagracia/), [San Cristóbal Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/), [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 6 other municipal districts: [Cambita Garabitos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/cambita-garabitos/cambita-garabitos/), [Hato Damas](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/san-cristobal/hato-damas/), [Los Cacaos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/los-cacaos/los-cacaos/), [Medina](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/villa-altagracia/medina/), [Pedro Brand](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/ozama/santo-domingo/pedro-brand/pedro-brand/) and [Villa Altagracia](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/villa-altagracia/villa-altagracia/). By area it is the 175th largest of 386 municipal districts in Dominican Republic. It covers 22.5% of [Villa Altagracia](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/villa-altagracia/). The centre of La Cuchilla is about 37 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.5872° N, 70.2208° 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 La Cuchilla

### Nearby, outside La Cuchilla

- Reserva Forestal Loma Novillero · nature reserve, Villa Altagracia14 km
- Monumento Natural Reserva Antropológica Cuevas de Borbón o del Pomier · nature reserve, San Cristóbal16 km
- Cuevas del Pomier · attraction, San Cristóbal16 km
- Parque Nacional Montaña La Humeadora · nature reserve, Villa Altagracia17 km
- Balenario La Toma · attraction, San Cristóbal18 km
- Casa Caoba (Trujillo) · attraction, San Cristóbal19 km
- Reserva Científica Loma Barbacoa · nature reserve, Baní19 km
- Parque Nacional Padre Luis Quinn · nature reserve, Baní20 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: La Cuchilla

- 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 Domingo61 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.

## Villages and localities in La Cuchilla

Open gazetteers list **17 villages, towns and localities** in La Cuchilla. Settlements here lie between about 132 m and 689 m above sea level (median 185 m).

- Blanco
- Caimito Mocho
- El Caobal
- El Cidral
- Guachupita
- Higo Claro
- Jengibre
- La Cañada de la Palma
- La Cuchilla
- La Joya
- La Rosa
- La Sabana
- Los Aguacates
- Los Anones
- Los Conucos
- Los Hoyos
- Mosquito

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 La Cuchilla

Named natural and historic features inside La Cuchilla, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

16 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Blanco
- Arroyo Blanco
- Arroyo Caraballo
- Arroyo El Anonal
- Arroyo El Salto
- Arroyo Grager
- Arroyo Grande
- Arroyo La Ceiba
- Arroyo La Vaca
- Arroyo Los Anones
- Arroyo Madrigal
- Arroyo Mosquito
- Arroyo Seco
- Cañada Grande
- Río Isa
- Río Maná

### Hills and mountains

8 mountains; 1 hill.

- Loma La Cuchilla de los Corralitos · 1,112 m
- Loma de los Almendros · 1,104 m
- Loma Mete Cabeza · 835 m
- Loma Ibarra · 746 m
- Loma del Casabe · 670 m
- Loma Los Conuquitos Duros · 611 m
- Loma Totumal · 526 m
- Loma de los Pinos · 469 m
- Loma Los Majaguales · 373 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 La Cuchilla and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Cuchilla

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital Los Cacaos · Los Cacaos 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.52583&mlon=-70.29358#map=17/18.52583/-70.29358) 

Bank ABONAP · Villa Altagracia 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.67246&mlon=-70.17494#map=17/18.67246/-70.17494) 

ATM Banco BHD Leon · Santo Domingo Oeste 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.48376&mlon=-69.99670#map=17/18.48376/-69.99670) 

Petrol pump Propa Gas · Villa Altagracia 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.64996&mlon=-70.16959#map=17/18.64996/-70.16959) 

Hotel Mi Campito Azul Country House · Medina 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.53077&mlon=-70.13709#map=17/18.53077/-70.13709) 

Mall Pick and Send Villa Altagracia · Villa Altagracia 11 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.67165&mlon=-70.17457#map=17/18.67165/-70.17457) 

School Escuela Manomatuey Abajo · Cambita Garabitos 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.50132&mlon=-70.21711#map=17/18.50132/-70.21711) 

College Liceo Prof.Virgilio Casilla Minaya · Los Alcarrizos 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.53216&mlon=-70.04007#map=17/18.53216/-70.04007) 

Police station Destacamento Policia Nacional Los Cacaos · Los Cacaos 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.52676&mlon=-70.29312#map=17/18.52676/-70.29312) 

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.

## Other municipal districts in Villa Altagracia

- Medina
- San José del Puerto
- Villa Altagracia

## Quick answers

- Where is La Cuchilla?In Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal Province, Valdesia Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders La Cuchilla?Cambita Garabitos, Hato Damas, Los Cacaos, Medina, Pedro Brand and Villa Altagracia
- What is there to see in La Cuchilla?Reserva Forestal Loma Novillero, Monumento Natural Reserva Antropológica Cuevas de Borbón o del Pomier, Cuevas del Pomier, Parque Nacional Montaña La Humeadora
- What time zone is La Cuchilla in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in La Cuchilla?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in La Cuchilla?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Cuchilla?17 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Cuchilla?Settlements lie between 132 m and 689 m
- What is the highest point in La Cuchilla?Loma La Cuchilla de los Corralitos (1,112 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit La Cuchilla?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Cuchilla?Hospital Los Cacaos, about 10 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Cuchilla?ABONAP, about 11 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Cuchilla?Banco BHD Leon, about 26 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Cuchilla?Propa Gas, about 8.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of La Cuchilla?DO09030504 (OCHA common operational dataset)