# San José de Ocoa Province, Valdesia Region – Municipalities

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Province · Valdesia Region 

# San José de Ocoa Province

San José de Ocoa Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Valdesia Region. It had an estimated **52,687 people** in 2023 on 854 km² (about 62 per km²). Its main town is San José de Ocoa. It is divided into 3 municipalities. 240 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 47 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 52,687people (2023)
- 854km²
- 3municipalities
- 47mapped services

## How many people live in San José de Ocoa Province?

San José de Ocoa Province had an estimated **52,687 people** in 2023 — 4.7% of Valdesia Region, 31st of 32 provinces. There are 825 women for every 1,000 men (below the Valdesia Region figure of 973). Spread over 854 km², that is about **62 people per km²**, 27th of 32 provinces.

24.3% of people are children under 15 and 11.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 27 across Valdesia Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****4,105**

5–9 ****4,390**

10–14 ****4,303**

15–19 ****4,086**

20–24 ****4,227**

25–29 ****3,981**

30–34 ****3,707**

35–39 ****3,306**

40–44 ****3,157**

45–49 ****3,173**

50–54 ****3,064**

55–59 ****2,864**

60–64 ****2,443**

65–69 ****2,043**

70–74 ****1,540**

75–79 ****1,011**

80+ ****1,287**

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 José de Ocoa Province?

San José de Ocoa Province lies in [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Azua Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/), [La Vega Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/), [Monseñor Nouel Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/monsenor-nouel/), [Peravia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/peravia/) and [San Cristóbal Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/). By area it is the 26th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 15.3% of [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/). The centre of San José de Ocoa Province is about 67 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 48 km from San Cristóbal, the main town of Valdesia Region. The centre point is at 18.6085° N, 70.5142° 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 José de Ocoa Province

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San José de Ocoa Province: 1 attraction.

- Parque "La Paloma" · attraction

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 José de Ocoa 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 Isabela56 km
- Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) · Barahona75 km

### Daylight

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

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 José de Ocoa Province

Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services 

[Rancho Arriba](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-jose-de-ocoa/rancho-arriba/) 205 1 4 

[Sabana Larga](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-jose-de-ocoa/sabana-larga/) 164 1 4 

[San José de Ocoa](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-jose-de-ocoa/san-jose-de-ocoa/) 485 5 39 

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 José de Ocoa Province

- San José de Ocoa21,148

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 José de Ocoa Province

Named natural and historic features inside San José de Ocoa Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

149 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Arroyo Abajo
- Arroyo Apolinar
- Arroyo Azulito
- Arroyo Blanco
- Arroyo Brazo Izquierdo
- Arroyo Cano
- Arroyo Catey
- Arroyo Cazuela
- Arroyo Cazuelita
- Arroyo Caña
- Arroyo Cañada Grande
- Arroyo Caño Azul
- Arroyo Chiquito
- Arroyo Chupadero
- Arroyo Ciénaga
- Arroyo Come Dulce
- Arroyo Comedero
- Arroyo Comején
- Arroyo Copey
- Arroyo Copey
- Arroyo Derrumbado
- Arroyo Dos Cañadas
- Arroyo El Capá
- Arroyo El Chifle

…and 126 more.

### Hills and mountains

79 mountains; 26 hills; 2 peaks.

- Tetero Mejía · 2,465 m
- Loma Arroyo Frío · 2,237 m
- Loma Pino Atravesado · 2,235 m
- Loma de Mono Mojao · 2,190 m
- Alto Galano · 2,108 m
- Loma Sucia · 2,062 m
- Loma Los Chivos · 2,038 m
- Loma Las Cuevas · 1,982 m
- Loma El Recodo · 1,976 m
- Mogote Los Rosales · 1,873 m
- Loma Atravesada · 1,867 m
- Loma Las Cayas · 1,800 m
- Loma Cuero de Puerco · 1,774 m
- Firme de los Chivos · 1,596 m
- Loma Junumucú · 1,589 m
- Firme de Arabia · 1,579 m
- Mogote Reparadero · 1,529 m
- Loma El Toro · 1,524 m
- Loma de Verraco · 1,523 m
- Firme del Barro · 1,449 m
- Firme de Berlín · 1,420 m
- Firme de Sabina · 1,405 m
- Firme Dulce de Leche · 1,402 m
- Loma de la Palma · 1,401 m

…and 83 more.

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 José de Ocoa Province and the best time to visit

In San José de Ocoa Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 584 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (70 mm) and the driest Feb (20 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 23 23 

Feb 23 20 

Mar 23 22 

Apr 24 40 

May 25 67 

Jun 25 47 

Jul 25 56 

Aug 26 69 

Sep 26 60 

Oct 25 66 

Nov 24 70 

Dec 23 43 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in San José de Ocoa Province

Places mapped inside San José de Ocoa Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals6
- Banks5
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels6
- Schools7
- Pharmacies3
- Restaurants9
- Police stations1
- Dental clinics3

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 José de Ocoa Province?In Valdesia Region, Dominican Republic
- What is the population of San José de Ocoa Province?52,687 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in San José de Ocoa Province?About 32 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of San José de Ocoa Province?About 62 people per km²
- What borders San José de Ocoa Province?Azua Province, La Vega Province, Monseñor Nouel Province, Peravia Province and San Cristóbal Province
- What is there to see in San José de Ocoa Province?Parque "La Paloma"
- What time zone is San José de Ocoa Province in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in San José de Ocoa Province?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in San José de Ocoa Province?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in San José de Ocoa Province?San José de Ocoa
- What is the highest point in San José de Ocoa Province?Tetero Mejía (2,465 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San José de Ocoa Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in San José de Ocoa Province?6 mapped
- How many banks are in San José de Ocoa Province?5 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in San José de Ocoa Province?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of San José de Ocoa Province?DO0904 (OCHA common operational dataset)