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

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Region · Dominican Republic 

# Yuma Region

Yuma Region is a development region of Dominican Republic. It had an estimated **750,548 people** in 2023 on 5,440 km² (about 138 per km²). Its main town is La Romana. It is divided into 3 provinces. 913 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 2,164 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 750,548people (2023)
- 5,440km²
- 3provinces
- 2,164mapped services

## How many people live in Yuma Region?

Yuma Region had an estimated **750,548 people** in 2023 — 7.0% of Dominican Republic, 4th of 10 regions. There are 966 women for every 1,000 men (below the Dominican Republic figure of 1,004). Spread over 5,440 km², that is about **138 people per km²**, 6th of 10 regions.

28.8% of people are children under 15 and 6.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 29 across Dominican Republic). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 54 children and older people.

0–4 ****71,754**

5–9 ****73,078**

10–14 ****71,414**

15–19 ****65,933**

20–24 ****62,512**

25–29 ****59,427**

30–34 ****56,327**

35–39 ****54,809**

40–44 ****51,542**

45–49 ****44,529**

50–54 ****37,441**

55–59 ****30,128**

60–64 ****23,990**

65–69 ****17,783**

70–74 ****12,240**

75–79 ****8,184**

80+ ****9,457**

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 Yuma Region?

Yuma Region lies in [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 1 other region: [Higuamo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/). By area it is the 4th largest of 10 regions in Dominican Republic. It covers 11.3% of [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). The centre of Yuma Region is about 121 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.6230° N, 68.7544° 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 Yuma Region

OpenStreetMap lists 84 named sights in Yuma Region: 19 attractions; 14 beachs; 11 theme parks; 10 nature reserves; 9 viewpoints; 5 monuments; 4 museums; 3 zoos; 3 caves; 2 ruins; 2 memorials; 1 castle or fort; 1 aquarium.

- Aroma's Museum · museum
- Chocolate · museum
- Museo Fuerte Juan Ponce de León · museum
- Museo de La Altagracia · museum
- Castillo de Anamuya · castle or fort
- Monumento Natural Hoyo Claro · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Isla Catalina · nature reserve
- Monumento Natural Loma la Altagracia o Loma la Enea · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Punta Espada · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional del Este · nature reserve
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Lagunas Redonda y Limón · nature reserve
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Lagunas de Bávaro y El Caletón · nature reserve
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Maimón · nature reserve
- Santuario Marino Arrecifes del Sureste · nature reserve
- Área Nacional de Recreo Guaraguao - Punta Catuano · nature reserve
- La Playita · beach
- Playa Arena Gorda · beach
- Playa Bayahibe · beach
- Playa Blanca · beach
- Playa Caleta · beach
- Playa Caletón · beach
- Playa Catalina · beach
- Playa Dominicus · beach
- Playa Dominicus · beach
- Playa El Cortecito · beach
- Playa Isla Catalina · beach
- Playa Juanillo · beach
- Playa Magallanes · beach
- Playa Minitas · beach
- Alphi Tours Ranch · viewpoint

…and 54 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: Yuma 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

- Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) · La Romana25 km
- Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) · Punta Cana42 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:59, sunset around 18:00).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 07:10 18:17 11.1 h 

Feb 07:03 18:35 11.5 h 

Mar 06:44 18:44 12.0 h 

Apr 06:18 18:51 12.5 h 

May 06:01 19:00 13.0 h 

Jun 05:57 19:12 13.2 h 

Jul 06:06 19:15 13.2 h 

Aug 06:16 19:03 12.8 h 

Sep 06:22 18:38 12.3 h 

Oct 06:28 18:13 11.7 h 

Nov 06:41 17:57 11.3 h 

Dec 06:59 18:00 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 Yuma Region

Province People per km² Area km² Municipalities Services 

[La Altagracia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/) 375,872 125 2,998 2 1,790 

[La Romana Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-romana/) 279,530 429 652 3 296 

[El Seibo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/) 95,146 53 1,790 2 78 

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 Yuma Region

- La Romana208,437
- Salvaleón de Higüey123,787
- Punta Cana100,023
- Santa Cruz de El Seibo23,547
- Miches9,273
- Guaymate6,224
- Otra Banda6,071
- San Rafael del Yuma5,285
- Boca de Yuma1,991
- Pedro Sánchez1,621

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 Yuma Region

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

### Water

382 rivers and streams; 4 lakes.

- Arroyo Aguacate
- Arroyo Aguas Blancas
- Arroyo Ahoga Caballo
- Arroyo Ahoga Perro
- Arroyo Alonso
- Arroyo Alto Grande
- Arroyo Ampolla
- Arroyo Anones
- Arroyo Anón
- Arroyo Arenitas
- Arroyo Arroyín
- Arroyo Arroyón
- Arroyo Arroyón
- Arroyo Atravesada
- Arroyo Avelino
- Arroyo Bambú
- Arroyo Barangüeybano
- Arroyo Beatriz
- Arroyo Bejucal
- Arroyo Bejucal
- Arroyo Bejucalito
- Arroyo Bejucos
- Arroyo Bella Vista
- Arroyo Benito

…and 362 more.

### Coast and islands

84 headlands; 12 beaches; 5 islands; 4 lagoons; 2 bays.

- Arena Blanca
- Bahía Grande
- Bahía de Los Ranchitos
- Cabezota de Barlovento
- Cayo Culebra
- Isla Catalina
- Isla Catalinita
- Isla María
- Isla Saona
- Laguna Canto de la Playa
- Laguna Limón
- Laguna Los Flamencos
- Laguna Redonda
- Playa Abajo
- Playa Bavaro
- Playa Bonita
- Playa Canto de la Playa
- Playa El Caletón
- Playa Guanábano
- Playa La Arena
- Playa La Playita
- Playa de Macao
- Playa de la Barbacoa
- Playa del Este

…and 83 more.

### Hills and mountains

142 hills; 60 mountains; 6 peaks; 2 valleys.

- Punta La Guarapa · 621 m
- Loma Higo de La Cruz · 568 m
- Loma del Medio · 566 m
- Loma La Sierra · 561 m
- Loma La Herradura · 539 m
- Loma Cocuyo · 532 m
- Loma El Morro · 520 m
- Loma Atravesada · 512 m
- Loma del Escobar · 501 m
- Loma El Corozo · 493 m
- Loma La Mireya · 492 m
- Loma Miguel · 489 m
- Loma Mai Pay · 485 m
- Loma Morales · 480 m
- Loma Jimió El Buey · 472 m
- Loma Los Magueyes · 471 m
- Loma de Guanche · 465 m
- Loma del Limón · 458 m
- Loma La Llovedera · 456 m
- Loma La Palma · 451 m
- Loma El Aguacate · 450 m
- Loma de Los Pericos · 437 m
- Loma Arroyo Grande · 432 m
- Loma Hilario · 429 m

…and 186 more.

### History

1 fort.

- Fortaleza Santa Cruz

### Getting around

4 airfields; 2 airports; 1 lighthouse.

- Baigua
- Cacata
- Catalina Island
- Isla Saona Lighthouse
- La Romana International Airport
- Lechuga
- Punta Cana International Airport

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 Yuma Region and the best time to visit

In Yuma Region, the warmest month is Aug (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 609 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (78 mm) and the driest Mar (25 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 26 38 

Feb 26 27 

Mar 26 25 

Apr 27 46 

May 28 67 

Jun 28 46 

Jul 28 49 

Aug 29 59 

Sep 28 65 

Oct 28 62 

Nov 27 78 

Dec 26 47 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Yuma Region

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

- Hospitals58
- Banks38
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps105
- Hotels588
- Shopping malls53
- Schools100
- Colleges and universities29
- Cinemas7
- Pharmacies55
- Restaurants1,046
- Police stations19
- Dental clinics63

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 Yuma Region?In Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Yuma Region?750,548 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Yuma Region?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Yuma Region?About 138 people per km²
- What borders Yuma Region?Higuamo Region
- What is there to see in Yuma Region?Alphi Tours Ranch, Anfiteatro Altos de Chavón, Aroma's Museum, Barca "Ponce de León"
- What time zone is Yuma Region in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Yuma Region?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Yuma Region?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Yuma Region?La Romana
- What is the highest point in Yuma Region?Punta La Guarapa (621 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Yuma Region?October to May
- How many hospitals are in Yuma Region?58 mapped
- How many banks are in Yuma Region?38 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Yuma Region?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Yuma Region?105 mapped
- What is the P-code of Yuma Region?DO10 (OCHA common operational dataset)