# La Altagracia Province, Yuma Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/ Province · Yuma Region # La Altagracia Province La Altagracia Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Yuma Region. It had an estimated **375,872 people** in 2023 on 2,998 km² (about 125 per km²). Its main town is Salvaleón de Higüey. It is divided into 2 municipalities. 354 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,790 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 375,872people (2023) - 2,998km² - 2municipalities - 1,790mapped services ## How many people live in La Altagracia Province? La Altagracia Province had an estimated **375,872 people** in 2023 — 50.1% of Yuma Region, 6th of 32 provinces. There are 939 women for every 1,000 men (below the Yuma Region figure of 966). Spread over 2,998 km², that is about **125 people per km²**, 17th of 32 provinces. 29.0% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 28 across Yuma Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 51 children and older people. 0–4 ****36,082** 5–9 ****36,782** 10–14 ****36,044** 15–19 ****32,389** 20–24 ****30,277** 25–29 ****29,237** 30–34 ****28,835** 35–39 ****30,451** 40–44 ****29,278** 45–49 ****24,421** 50–54 ****19,176** 55–59 ****14,107** 60–64 ****10,284** 65–69 ****7,175** 70–74 ****4,774** 75–79 ****3,106** 80+ ****3,454** 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 La Altagracia Province? La Altagracia Province lies in [Yuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 2 other provinces: [El Seibo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/) and [La Romana Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-romana/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 55.1% of [Yuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/). The centre of La Altagracia Province is about 136 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 42 km from La Romana, the main town of Yuma Region. The centre point is at 18.5882° N, 68.6053° 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 Altagracia Province OpenStreetMap lists 63 named sights in La Altagracia Province: 15 attractions; 10 theme parks; 9 beachs; 8 nature reserves; 7 viewpoints; 4 museums; 3 zoos; 3 caves; 1 memorial; 1 ruins; 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 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 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 Dominicus · beach - Playa Dominicus · beach - Playa El Cortecito · beach - Playa Juanillo · beach - Playa Magallanes · beach - Alphi Tours Ranch · viewpoint - Macao Beach · viewpoint - Marry here · viewpoint - Mirador · viewpoint - Mirador de Bayahibe · viewpoint - Parque Nacional Cotubanamà · viewpoint - Rancho Santa Cruz · viewpoint - Barca "Ponce de León" · attraction …and 33 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: La Altagracia 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 - Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) · Punta Cana25 km - Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) · La Romana36 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 06:58, 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. ## Municipalities of La Altagracia Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Higüey](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/) 2,018 4 1,586 [San Rafael del Yuma](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/san-rafael-del-yuma/) 981 3 204 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 La Altagracia Province - Salvaleón de Higüey123,787 - Punta Cana100,023 - Otra Banda6,071 - San Rafael del Yuma5,285 - Boca de Yuma1,991 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 La Altagracia Province Named natural and historic features inside La Altagracia Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 102 rivers and streams; 3 lakes. - Arroyo Aguacate - Arroyo Ahoga Perro - Arroyo Ampolla - Arroyo Anones - Arroyo Bejucal - Arroyo Bejucalito - Arroyo Benito - Arroyo Bohío - Arroyo Brazo Grande - Arroyo Brazo Naranjo - Arroyo Cajero - Arroyo Canta Maco - Arroyo Clemente - Arroyo Colorado - Arroyo Cotuí - Arroyo Diego - Arroyo El Berraco - Arroyo El Brazo - Arroyo El Caimito - Arroyo El Dajao - Arroyo El Desecho - Arroyo El Guineo - Arroyo El Jobo - Arroyo El Jobo …and 81 more. ### Coast and islands 52 headlands; 5 beaches; 2 islands; 2 bays. - Bahía Grande - Bahía de Los Ranchitos - Cabezota de Barlovento - Isla Catalinita - Isla María - Playa Bavaro - Playa Guanábano - Playa La Arena - Playa La Playita - Playa de Macao - Punta Antuén - Punta Arena Gorda - Punta Blanca - Punta Blanquisaje - Punta Bobadilla - Punta Boca de Maimón - Punta Borrachón - Punta Bávaro - Punta Cana - Punta Ceferino - Punta Chavón - Punta Coquito - Punta El Almendral - Punta El Caletón …and 37 more. ### Hills and mountains 46 hills; 16 mountains; 2 peaks; 2 valleys. - Loma La Sierra · 561 m - Loma El Morro · 520 m - Loma de Guanche · 465 m - Loma de Los Pericos · 437 m - Loma La Cotorra · 412 m - Loma La Colorada · 404 m - Loma Guaconejo · 401 m - Loma Blandino · 382 m - Loma Hilo del Medio · 358 m - Loma La Colorá · 349 m - Loma La Culata · 340 m - Loma El Jilo · 328 m - Loma Los Husos · 319 m - Loma Sola · 319 m - Loma de los Perros · 318 m - Loma Balguá · 300 m - Loma La Altagracia · 299 m - Punta Guázara · 298 m - Punta Juan Feliciano · 298 m - Punta Ramoncito · 292 m - Loma Hilo Lango · 289 m - Loma de Anglada · 283 m - Loma del Macho · 281 m - Loma La Caya · 274 m …and 42 more. ### Getting around 1 airport; 1 airfield. - Baigua - 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 La Altagracia Province and the best time to visit In La Altagracia Province, 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 La Altagracia Province Places mapped inside La Altagracia Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals27 - Banks26 - ATMs3 - Petrol pumps75 - Hotels535 - Shopping malls39 - Schools47 - Colleges and universities12 - Cinemas5 - Pharmacies35 - Restaurants937 - Police stations13 - Dental clinics36 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 La Altagracia Province?In Yuma Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of La Altagracia Province?375,872 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in La Altagracia Province?About 28 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of La Altagracia Province?About 125 people per km² - What borders La Altagracia Province?El Seibo Province and La Romana Province - What is there to see in La Altagracia Province?Alphi Tours Ranch, Aroma's Museum, Barca "Ponce de León", Blue Eye - What time zone is La Altagracia Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in La Altagracia Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in La Altagracia Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in La Altagracia Province?Salvaleón de Higüey - What is the highest point in La Altagracia Province?Loma La Sierra (561 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit La Altagracia Province?October to May - How many hospitals are in La Altagracia Province?27 mapped - How many banks are in La Altagracia Province?26 mapped - How many ATMs are in La Altagracia Province?3 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in La Altagracia Province?75 mapped - What is the P-code of La Altagracia Province?DO1002 (OCHA common operational dataset)