# La Romana Province, Yuma Region – Municipalities & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-romana/ Province · Yuma Region # La Romana Province La Romana Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Yuma Region. It had an estimated **279,530 people** in 2023 on 652 km² (about 429 per km²). Its main town is La Romana. It is divided into 3 municipalities. 214 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 296 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 279,530people (2023) - 652km² - 3municipalities - 296mapped services ## How many people live in La Romana Province? La Romana Province had an estimated **279,530 people** in 2023 — 37.2% of Yuma Region, 10th of 32 provinces. There are 1,034 women for every 1,000 men (above the Yuma Region figure of 966). Spread over 652 km², that is about **429 people per km²**, 4th of 32 provinces. 28.2% of people are children under 15 and 7.3% 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 55 children and older people. 0–4 ****26,245** 5–9 ****26,485** 10–14 ****25,969** 15–19 ****24,973** 20–24 ****24,175** 25–29 ****22,743** 30–34 ****20,605** 35–39 ****18,440** 40–44 ****17,143** 45–49 ****15,642** 50–54 ****14,206** 55–59 ****12,296** 60–64 ****10,239** 65–69 ****7,696** 70–74 ****5,217** 75–79 ****3,440** 80+ ****4,016** 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 Romana Province? La Romana Province lies in [Yuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 3 other provinces: [El Seibo Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/el-seibo/), [La Altagracia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/) and [San Pedro de Macorís Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/higuamo/san-pedro-de-macoris/). By area it is the 30th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 12.0% of [Yuma Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/). The centre of La Romana Province is about 98 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. The centre point is at 18.5251° N, 68.9667° 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 Romana Province OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in La Romana Province: 5 beachs; 3 monuments; 2 attractions; 1 viewpoint; 1 nature reserve. - Monumento Natural Isla Catalina · nature reserve - Playa Caleta · beach - Playa Caletón · beach - Playa Catalina · beach - Playa Isla Catalina · beach - Playa Minitas · beach - Vista al rio · viewpoint - Anfiteatro Altos de Chavón · attraction - La marina casa de campo · attraction - Monumento a la Biblia · monument - Monumento al Padre Abreu · monument - Obelisk · monument 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 Romana 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 - Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) · La Romana10 km - Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) · Punta Cana64 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:58) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:00, sunset around 18:01). 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 Romana Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Guaymate](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-romana/guaymate/) 262 1 2 [La Romana](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-romana/la-romana/) 272 2 263 [Villa Hermosa](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-romana/villa-hermosa/) 118 2 31 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 Romana Province - La Romana208,437 - Guaymate6,224 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 Romana Province Named natural and historic features inside La Romana Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 10 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Arroyo El Caimito - Arroyo El Cántaro - Arroyo Espartalitos - Arroyo Guanábana - Arroyo Hondo - Arroyo Las Parcelas - Arroyo Mucarabón - Cañada Atolladero - Cañada de Brujito - Laguna Secucho - Río Dulce ### Coast and islands 19 headlands; 5 beaches; 2 islands; 2 lagoons. - Arena Blanca - Isla Catalina - Isla Saona - Laguna Canto de la Playa - Laguna Los Flamencos - Playa Bonita - Playa Canto de la Playa - Playa El Caletón - Playa del Este - Punta Aguador - Punta Balajú - Punta Ballena - Punta Berroa - Punta Blandino - Punta Caballo de Los Griegos - Punta Cana - Punta Canto de la Playa - Punta Cotuano - Punta El Cuerno - Punta El Toro - Punta Golondrina - Punta Gorda - Punta Laguna - Punta Minas …and 4 more. ### Hills and mountains 1 hill. - Cerro de Chavón · 87 m ### Getting around 2 airfields; 1 airport; 1 lighthouse. - Cacata - Catalina Island - Isla Saona Lighthouse - La Romana 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 Romana Province and the best time to visit In La Romana 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 Romana Province Places mapped inside La Romana Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals25 - Banks8 - Petrol pumps21 - Hotels35 - Shopping malls14 - Schools32 - Colleges and universities17 - Cinemas2 - Pharmacies18 - Restaurants94 - Police stations3 - Dental clinics27 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 Romana Province?In Yuma Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of La Romana Province?279,530 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in La Romana Province?About 28 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of La Romana Province?About 429 people per km² - What borders La Romana Province?El Seibo Province, La Altagracia Province and San Pedro de Macorís Province - What is there to see in La Romana Province?Anfiteatro Altos de Chavón, La marina casa de campo, Monumento Natural Isla Catalina, Monumento a la Biblia - What time zone is La Romana Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in La Romana Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in La Romana Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in La Romana Province?La Romana - What is the highest point in La Romana Province?Cerro de Chavón (87 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit La Romana Province?October to May - How many hospitals are in La Romana Province?25 mapped - How many banks are in La Romana Province?8 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in La Romana Province?21 mapped - What is the P-code of La Romana Province?DO1003 (OCHA common operational dataset)