Sanchez Ramirez Province

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Sánchez Ramírez
Province
Sanchez Ramirez National Park
Sanchez Ramirez National Park
Coat of arms of Sánchez Ramírez
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Location of the Sánchez Ramírez Province
Location of the Sánchez Ramírez Province
Coordinates: 19°00′58″N 70°07′33″W / 19.01611°N 70.12583°W / 19.01611; -70.12583
CountryDominican Republic
RegionCibao
Province since1952
CapitalCotuí
Government
 • TypeSubdivisions
 • Body4 municipalities
8 municipal districts
 • Congresspersons1 Senator
3 Deputies
Area
 • Total
1,185.3 km2 (457.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
162,642
 • Density137.22/km2 (355.39/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
Area code1-809 1-829 1-849
ISO 3166-2DO-24
Postal Code43000

Sánchez Ramírez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsantʃes ɾaˈmiɾes]) It is spread over an area of 1,185.3 km2 (457.6 sq mi), and has its capital at Cotuí. It was established in 1952. As per the 2022 census, it had a population of 162,642 inhabitants. It is named after Juan Sánchez Ramírez.

History

The region was part of the La Vega Province till 1945, after which it became part of the Duarte Province. Sánchez Ramírez province was created on 3 March 1952 with parts of the provinces of Duarte and La Vega. It is named after Juan Sánchez Ramírez, who was born in Cotuí and fought against the French colonial rule.[1]

Geography

Municipalities of the Province

Sánchez Ramírez is one of the 31 provinces of the Dominican Republic.[2][3] It is spread over an area of 1,185.3 km2 (457.6 sq mi).[4] It is located in the central part of the country,[1] and is bordered by the Duarte Province to the north, Monte Plata Province to the south and east, Monseñor Nouel Province to the west and La Vega Province to the northwest.[4]

Climate and vegetation

The province has a tropical rainforest climate (Koppen Classification: Af). It has an average annual temperature is 25.34 °C (77.61 °F), and receives an average annual rainfall of 8.06 cm (3.17 in) annually.[5]

About 328.41 km2 (126.80 sq mi) land area is covered by broad leaf forests, which makes up 28% of the area of the province. Agricultural lands cover an area of 686.2 km2 (264.9 sq mi) in the province. There are two protected areas, which occupy 141.05 km2 (54.46 sq mi) or 12% of the land area.[4]

Administration

Its capital city is Cotuí.[1] The province is divided into four municipalities (municipios)– Cevicos, Cotuí, Fantino, and La Mata.[3][4] These are further sub-divided into eight Municipal Districts–Quita Sueño, Comedero Arriba, Caballero, Angelina, La Bija, Hernando Alonzo, Platanal, and La Cueva.[4]

Demographics

According to the 2022 census, the province had a population of 162,642 inhabitants. The population consisted of 82,409 males (50.7%) and 80,233 females (49.3%). About 24.3% of the population was below the age of 15 years, 64.6% belonged to the age group of 15–64 years, and 11.1% was aged 65 years or older. The province had an urban population of 90,403 inhabitants (55.6%) and a rural population of 72,239 inhabitants (44.4%).[3]

Economy

The economy is mainly based on agriculture and mining. Major agricultural produce include rice, coffee, sugercane, banana, and cocoa beans.[1]

References

  1. "Sánchez Ramírez Province". Alegs (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  2. "Dominican Republic, Administrative Divisions". City Population.de. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  3. "Sánchez Ramírez". City Population.de. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  4. "Sánchez Ramírez". Government of the Dominican Republic (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  5. "Sánchez Ramírez". Weather and Climate. Retrieved 25 May 2026.