# Las Lagunas de Nisibón Municipal district, Higüey – Villages

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Municipal district · Higüey 

# Las Lagunas de Nisibón

Las Lagunas de Nisibón is a municipal district or municipal seat of Dominican Republic in Higüey, La Altagracia Province, Yuma Region. It covers **316.2 km²**. 44 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 316km²
- 7mapped services
- 45 mtypical elevation

## Where is Las Lagunas de Nisibón?

Las Lagunas de Nisibón 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 5 other municipal districts: [El Cedro](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/miches/el-cedro/), [El Seibo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/el-seibo/el-seibo/), [Higüey](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/higuey/), [La Otra Banda](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/la-otra-banda/) and [Verón Punta Cana](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/veron-punta-cana/). By area it is the 22nd largest of 386 municipal districts in Dominican Republic. It covers 15.7% of [Higüey](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/). The centre of Las Lagunas de Nisibón is about 130 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 27 km from Salvaleón de Higüey, the main town of Higüey. The centre point is at 18.8614° N, 68.7273° 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 Las Lagunas de Nisibón

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Las Lagunas de Nisibón: 1 nature reserve.

- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Maimón · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside Las Lagunas de Nisibón

- La Hacienda Park · theme park, Higüey16 km
- Cueva de CAYACOA · theme park, Verón Punta Cana19 km
- Monkey park · zoo, Higüey19 km
- Zip Lines Adventures by Runners Adventures · theme park, La Otra Banda19 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: Las Lagunas de Nisibón

- 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 Romana49 km
- Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) · Punta Cana50 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 05:57) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:59, 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 Las Lagunas de Nisibón

Open gazetteers list **44 villages, towns and localities** in Las Lagunas de Nisibón. Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 179 m above sea level (median 45 m).

- Arroyo Rico
- Bajos de la Vacama
- Batey Papagayo
- Bonilla
- Cañada Honda
- El Barrero
- El Coco
- El Eslabón
- El Hicoteo
- El Hierro
- El Jobo
- Entrada de la Zanja
- Guachupita
- Jobo Bonito
- La Bonilla
- La Ceibita
- La Guama
- La Laguna
- La Majagua
- La Mina
- La Piedra de Fogón
- La Sabana
- La Tranquera
- La Vacama
- La Zanja
- Las Cañas
- Las Dos Bocas
- Las Guamas
- Las Lagunas
- Las Lagunas de Nisibón
- Las Zanjas
- Los Callejones
- Los Helechos
- Los Sumideros
- Los Tocones
- Melaza
- Nisibón
- Papagayo
- Río Llano
- Sabana El Barrero
- Sabana Grande
- Sabana de la Cruz
- Suizo
- Yonu

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 Las Lagunas de Nisibón

Named natural and historic features inside Las Lagunas de Nisibón, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

35 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Ampolla
- Arroyo Anones
- Arroyo Benito
- Arroyo El Berraco
- Arroyo El Brazo
- Arroyo El Desecho
- Arroyo El Guineo
- Arroyo El Jobo
- Arroyo El Jobo
- Arroyo Guamiábano
- Arroyo Hicotea
- Arroyo Jengibre
- Arroyo Juan Pedro
- Arroyo La Cruz
- Arroyo La Lisita
- Arroyo La Palma
- Arroyo La Piña
- Arroyo La Viejita
- Arroyo Las Cañas
- Arroyo Las Cañas
- Arroyo Los Anones
- Arroyo Los Azules
- Arroyo Marciano
- Arroyo Maricao

…and 11 more.

### Coast and islands

10 headlands; 1 bay.

- Bahía Grande
- Punta Blanca
- Punta El Almendral
- Punta El Coco
- Punta El Eslabón
- Punta Germán
- Punta Los Charamicos
- Punta Nisibón
- Punta Pedrito
- Punta Playa del Muerto
- Punta Puerto Amargo

### Hills and mountains

16 hills; 5 mountains.

- Loma El Morro · 520 m
- Loma de Guanche · 465 m
- Loma La Colorada · 404 m
- Loma La Culata · 340 m
- Punta Ramoncito · 292 m
- Loma Los Azules · 263 m
- Loma Los Gafo · 228 m
- Loma La Ceibita · 216 m
- Alto de La Vacama · 120 m
- Loma Los Helechos · 120 m
- Loma del Hierro · 102 m
- Loma Los Tocones · 91 m
- Loma Castellar · 81 m
- Loma La Majagua · 81 m
- Loma Juan Pedro · 67 m
- Loma Silvaín · 63 m
- Loma Los Chinchines · 52 m
- Loma El Maicillo · 48 m
- Loma de Silván · 47 m
- Loma Pascual Díaz · 45 m
- Loma del Pascual · 44 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 Las Lagunas de Nisibón 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 Las Lagunas de Nisibón

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Dental Center · Verón Punta Cana 17 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.80735&mlon=-68.57977#map=17/18.80735/-68.57977) 

Bank Banco Popular · La Otra Banda 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.65298&mlon=-68.66017#map=17/18.65298/-68.66017) 

Petrol pump Texaco · Las Lagunas de Nisibón 6.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.83539&mlon=-68.66901#map=17/18.83539/-68.66901) 

Hotel Gran Cañada Honda ApartaHotel · Las Lagunas de Nisibón 3.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.87501&mlon=-68.69479#map=17/18.87501/-68.69479) 

Mall Suplidores de GiftShop · La Otra Banda 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.64643&mlon=-68.66420#map=17/18.64643/-68.66420) 

School Escuela Básica María Concepción Bona · Las Lagunas de Nisibón 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.83690&mlon=-68.66529#map=17/18.83690/-68.66529) 

College Universidad Catolica Del Este · Higüey 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.61585&mlon=-68.71834#map=17/18.61585/-68.71834) 

Police station Destacamento de Policia de Santana · Higüey 26 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=18.62991&mlon=-68.76826#map=17/18.62991/-68.76826) 

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 Las Lagunas de Nisibón

Places mapped inside Las Lagunas de Nisibón in open map data, by type.

- Petrol pumps1
- Hotels3
- Schools1
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants1

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
- La Otra Banda
- Verón Punta Cana

## Quick answers

- Where is Las Lagunas de Nisibón?In Higüey, La Altagracia Province, Yuma Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders Las Lagunas de Nisibón?El Cedro, El Seibo, Higüey, La Otra Banda and Verón Punta Cana
- What is there to see in Las Lagunas de Nisibón?Refugio de Vida Silvestre Río Maimón
- What time zone is Las Lagunas de Nisibón in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Las Lagunas de Nisibón?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Las Lagunas de Nisibón?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Las Lagunas de Nisibón?44 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Las Lagunas de Nisibón?Settlements lie between 0 m and 179 m
- What is the highest point in Las Lagunas de Nisibón?Loma El Morro (520 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Las Lagunas de Nisibón?October to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Las Lagunas de Nisibón?Dental Center, about 17 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Las Lagunas de Nisibón?Banco Popular, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Las Lagunas de Nisibón?Texaco, about 6.8 km from the centre
- How many petrol pumps are in Las Lagunas de Nisibón?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Las Lagunas de Nisibón?DO10020102 (OCHA common operational dataset)