# La Otra Banda Municipal district, Higüey – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/la-otra-banda/

Municipal district · Higüey 

# La Otra Banda

La Otra Banda is a municipal district or municipal seat of Dominican Republic in Higüey, La Altagracia Province, Yuma Region. It covers **335.6 km²**. 40 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 336km²
- 28mapped services
- 71 mtypical elevation

## Where is La Otra Banda?

La Otra Banda lies in [Higüey](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/), [La Altagracia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/), [Yuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 3 other municipal districts: [Higüey](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/higuey/), [Las Lagunas de Nisibón](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/las-lagunas-de-nisibon/) and [Verón Punta Cana](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/veron-punta-cana/). By area it is the 21st largest of 386 municipal districts in Dominican Republic. It covers 16.6% of [Higüey](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/). The centre of La Otra Banda is about 137 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 13 km from Salvaleón de Higüey, the main town of Higüey. The centre point is at 18.6719° N, 68.6052° 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 Otra Banda

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in La Otra Banda: 1 theme park.

- Zip Lines Adventures by Runners Adventures · theme park

### Nearby, outside La Otra Banda

- Monkey park · zoo, Higüey7.6 km
- Domitai Park · theme park, Verón Punta Cana8.2 km
- la cueva punta cana · theme park, Verón Punta Cana8.5 km
- Castillo de Anamuya · castle or fort, Higüey8.6 km
- Cueva de CAYACOA · theme park, Verón Punta Cana9.8 km
- La Hacienda Park · theme park, Higüey12 km
- Museo de La Altagracia · museum, Higüey13 km
- Las tres Cruces · memorial, Higüey13 km
- Macao Beach · viewpoint, Verón Punta Cana13 km
- Coral Lab · aquarium, Verón Punta Cana17 km
- Playa Arena Gorda · beach, Verón Punta Cana17 km
- Playa Princess · attraction, Verón Punta Cana18 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 Otra Banda

- 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 Cana28 km
- Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) · La Romana40 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.

## Villages and localities in La Otra Banda

Open gazetteers list **40 villages, towns and localities** in La Otra Banda. The largest with a recorded population: Punta Cana (100,023) and Otra Banda (6,071). Settlements here lie between about 28 m and 300 m above sea level (median 71 m).

- Anamuya
- Batey Campo Nuevo
- Batey Romanita
- Batey San Francisco
- Blandino
- Bonao
- Campo Nuevo
- Cerro Gordo
- Cruce del Isleño
- Duyey
- El Bonao
- El Hoyo de Mirabel
- El Jilo
- El Peñón
- Hoyo del Isleño
- La Bomba
- La Cruz del Isleño
- La Curtiembre
- La Guama
- La Otra Banda
- La Rinconada
- La Yautía
- Laguna Verde
- Las Tres Casitas
- Llano Largo
- Los Castillos
- Los Cundos
- Los Dajaos
- Los Martínez (La Cancha)
- Los Ríos
- Línea Nueva
- Ojo de Agua
- Otra Banda
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Punta Cana
- Valle Jina
- Vallegrina
- Villa Juana (Los Pilotos)
- Villa Pión
- Vista Alegre

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 Otra Banda

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

### Water

7 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Brazo Grande
- Arroyo Clemente
- Arroyo Los Dajaos
- Arroyo Yabique
- Arroyo Yautía
- Cañada Genaro
- Cañada La Palmilla

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains; 1 hill.

- Loma El Jilo · 328 m
- Loma Los Ajíes · 256 m
- Cerro Gordo · 205 m
- Loma de Bonao · 176 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 Otra Banda and the best time to visit

Using the climate of 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/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from La Otra Banda

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Clínica Dr. Virgilio Cedano · Higüey 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.61378&mlon=-68.71075#map=17/18.61378/-68.71075) 

Bank Banco Popular · La Otra Banda 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.65298&mlon=-68.66017#map=17/18.65298/-68.66017) 

ATM Blocknance Financial International · La Otra Banda 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.59950&mlon=-68.41924#map=17/18.59950/-68.41924) 

Petrol pump Texaco · La Otra Banda 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.65447&mlon=-68.65995#map=17/18.65447/-68.65995) 

Hotel Moon Palace Punta Cana · Verón Punta Cana 5.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.72423&mlon=-68.60465#map=17/18.72423/-68.60465) 

Mall Suplidores de GiftShop · La Otra Banda 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.64643&mlon=-68.66420#map=17/18.64643/-68.66420) 

School Escuela Pablo Martinez · La Otra Banda 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.65391&mlon=-68.66076#map=17/18.65391/-68.66076) 

College Escuela Regional De Turismo · Higüey 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.61304&mlon=-68.70998#map=17/18.61304/-68.70998) 

Police station AMET · Higüey 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.61522&mlon=-68.71376#map=17/18.61522/-68.71376) 

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.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in La Otra Banda

Places mapped inside La Otra Banda in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Banks1
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps7
- Hotels5
- Shopping malls2
- Schools4
- Pharmacies2
- Restaurants4
- Police stations1

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.

## Other municipal districts in Higüey

- Higüey
- Las Lagunas de Nisibón
- Verón Punta Cana

## Quick answers

- Where is La Otra Banda?In Higüey, La Altagracia Province, Yuma Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders La Otra Banda?Higüey, Las Lagunas de Nisibón and Verón Punta Cana
- What is there to see in La Otra Banda?Zip Lines Adventures by Runners Adventures
- What time zone is La Otra Banda in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in La Otra Banda?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in La Otra Banda?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in La Otra Banda?40 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of La Otra Banda?Settlements lie between 28 m and 300 m
- What is the highest point in La Otra Banda?Loma El Jilo (328 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit La Otra Banda?October to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to La Otra Banda?Clínica Dr. Virgilio Cedano, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to La Otra Banda?Banco Popular, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to La Otra Banda?Blocknance Financial International, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to La Otra Banda?Texaco, about 6.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in La Otra Banda?1 mapped
- How many banks are in La Otra Banda?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in La Otra Banda?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in La Otra Banda?7 mapped
- What is the P-code of La Otra Banda?DO10020103 (OCHA common operational dataset)