- elevation 106 m (348 ft) Area 3,010 km² | Founded 1944 Postal code 23000 | |
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Capital Higüey, Dominican Republic Points of interest Bávaro, Catalina Island, Altos de Chavón, Now Larimar Resort, Cocotal Golf and Country Destinations Punta Cana, Saona Island, Bayahibe, La Romana - Dominica, Catalina Island | ||
La Altagracia ([la altaˈɣɾasja]) is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana is located on the eastern shores of this province.
Contents
- Map of La Altagracia Province Dominican Republic
- History
- Municipalities and municipal districts
- References
Map of La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic
History
The province was part of the old La Altagracia Province, which split into 2, La Altagracia Province and La Romana Province on February 27, 1961.
The name "La Altagracia" commemorates a painting, Our Lady of La Altagracia, which was brought to this area from Spain in the early 16th century. Numerous miracles are attributed to the image.
Municipalities and municipal districts
The province as of June 20, 2006 is divided into the following municipalities (municipios) and municipal districts (distrito municipal - M.D.) within them:
The following is a sortable table of the municipalities and municipal districts with population figures as of the 2014 estimate. Urban population are those living in the seats (cabeceras literally heads) of municipalities or of municipal districts. Rural population are those living in the districts (Secciones literally sections) and neighborhoods (Parajes literally places) outside them.The population figures are from the 2014 population estimate. For comparison with the municipalities and municipal districts of other provinces see the list of municipalities and municipal districts of the Dominican Republic.