# Miches, El Seibo Province – Municipal districts & Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/miches/

Municipality · El Seibo Province 

# Miches

Miches is a municipality of Dominican Republic in El Seibo Province, Yuma Region. It covers **444.1 km²**. It is divided into 3 municipal districts. 68 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 444km²
- 3municipal districts
- 31mapped services

## Where is Miches?

Miches lies in [El Seibo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/), [Yuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 3 other municipalities: [El Seibo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/el-seibo/), [Higüey](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/) and [Sabana de la Mar](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/hato-mayor/sabana-de-la-mar/). By area it is the 31st largest of 155 municipalities in Dominican Republic. It covers 24.8% of [El Seibo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/). The centre of Miches is about 110 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 23 km from Santa Cruz de El Seibo, the main town of El Seibo Province. The centre point is at 18.9621° N, 68.9814° 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 Miches

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Miches: 1 nature reserve.

- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Lagunas Redonda y Limón · nature reserve

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: Miches

- 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 Romana57 km
- Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) · Punta Cana78 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:58) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:01, sunset around 18:00).

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.

## Municipal districts of Miches

Municipal district Area km² Localities Services 

[El Cedro](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/miches/el-cedro/) 286 37 10 

[La Gina](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/miches/la-gina/) 64 6 0 

[Miches](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/miches/miches/) 94 25 21 

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/).

## Villages and localities in Miches

Open gazetteers list **68 villages, towns and localities** in Miches. The largest with a recorded population: Miches (9,273). Settlements here lie between about 4 m and 568 m above sea level (median 41 m).

- Altamira
- Arroyo Santiago
- Bayaguana
- Brazo Chiquito
- Canta Maco
- Capuá
- Cocoloco
- Cuarón
- El Amarradero
- El Cedro
- El Colorado
- El Diez
- El Grigrí
- El Grí Grí
- El Guaraguao
- El Hato
- El Javillar
- El Morro
- El Oro
- El Perro
- El Rincón
- Higo Tablañú
- Icacos Blancos
- Kilómetro 11
- Kilómetro Número Once
- La Cuchareta
- La Cuchilla
- La Culebra
- La Gina
- La Jabilla
- La Jina
- La Loma
- La Majagua
- La Maragabomba
- La Mina
- La Mina de Oro
- La Mireya
- La Montera
- Las Cabirmas
- Las Lisas
- Las Tres Palmas
- Los Corozos
- Los Cuatro Caminos
- Los Franceses
- Los Guayacanes
- Los Guineos
- Los Higos
- Los Joberos
- Los Mameyes
- Los Mameyes (El Asfalto)
- Los Membrillos
- Los Mosquitos
- Los Urabos
- Los Yagrumos
- Miches
- Mono Mojao
- Montaña Redonda
- Monte Claro
- Paso de Luis Félix
- Punta la Mula
- Rabo de Chivo
- Rufino
- Río Arriba
- Río Piedra
- Sabana Los Mosquiticos
- Sabana de Los Franceses
- Sabana de Nisibón
- Villa Borinquen

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 Miches

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

### Water

84 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Alonso
- Arroyo Anón
- Arroyo Arroyón
- Arroyo Atravesada
- Arroyo Bambú
- Arroyo Beatriz
- Arroyo Blas
- Arroyo Brazo Cayitos
- Arroyo Brazo Chiquito
- Arroyo Brazo del Medio
- Arroyo Cabao
- Arroyo Cabeza de Torino
- Arroyo Cabeza de Toro
- Arroyo Caciquillo
- Arroyo Caracol
- Arroyo Caracol
- Arroyo Chiquito
- Arroyo Claro
- Arroyo Cobre
- Arroyo Cocinero
- Arroyo Colorado
- Arroyo Don Juan
- Arroyo El Cabo
- Arroyo El Jobo

…and 60 more.

### Coast and islands

13 headlands; 2 beaches; 2 lagoons; 1 island.

- Cayo Culebra
- Laguna Limón
- Laguna Redonda
- Playa Abajo
- Playa de la Barbacoa
- Punta Caledonia
- Punta Cana
- Punta Gorda
- Punta Icaco
- Punta Jayán
- Punta Las Dos Matas de Caña
- Punta Limón
- Punta Mangle
- Punta Medina
- Punta Miguel
- Punta Rey
- Punta de la Barbacoa
- Punta del Negro

### Hills and mountains

31 hills; 22 mountains.

- Loma Higo de La Cruz · 568 m
- Loma del Medio · 566 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 Hilario · 429 m
- Loma Piedra Clavada · 423 m
- Alto de Mojica · 413 m
- Loma Grande · 406 m
- Monte Cucurucho · 406 m
- Loma del Diablo · 396 m
- Loma El Limón · 371 m
- Loma Punta El Jobo · 365 m
- Loma La Caya · 337 m
- Loma de La Yautía · 337 m
- Loma Guazarito · 325 m
- Loma Monte Claro · 316 m
- Loma Culebra · 306 m
- Monte Redondo · 300 m
- Loma Los Bejucos · 278 m
- Loma de Ortiz · 274 m
- Loma de La Firmeza · 263 m

…and 29 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 Miches and the best time to visit

Using the climate of El Seibo Province, the warmest month is Sep (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Feb (25 °C). About 951 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is May (115 mm) and the driest Mar (34 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to July**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 51 

Feb 25 34 

Mar 25 34 

Apr 26 67 

May 27 115 

Jun 28 74 

Jul 28 90 

Aug 28 106 

Sep 28 111 

Oct 28 97 

Nov 27 107 

Dec 26 64 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Miches

Places mapped inside Miches in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels14
- Schools2
- Restaurants9

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 Miches?In El Seibo Province, Yuma Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders Miches?El Seibo, Higüey and Sabana de la Mar
- What is there to see in Miches?Refugio de Vida Silvestre Lagunas Redonda y Limón
- What time zone is Miches in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Miches?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Miches?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Miches?68 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Miches?Settlements lie between 4 m and 568 m
- What is the highest point in Miches?Loma Higo de La Cruz (568 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Miches?October to July
- How many hospitals are in Miches?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Miches?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Miches?DO100102 (OCHA common operational dataset)