Distrito Nacional, Administrative division in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The Distrito Nacional encompasses the capital city Santo Domingo with high-density urban areas and central government buildings at 52 meters elevation.
Established in 1936 from the former Santo Domingo Province, the district underwent significant changes in 2001 when the new Santo Domingo Province separated.
The district contains Ciudad Colonial, the oldest European settlement in the Americas, with numerous historical structures and governmental institutions.
The Metro de Santo Domingo provides underground transportation throughout the district, connecting major commercial centers and residential neighborhoods.
Unlike other Dominican Republic provinces, the Distrito Nacional consists of just one municipality and operates without a provincial governor.
Location: Dominican Republic
Inception: 1932
Capital city: Santo Domingo
Elevation above the sea: 52 m
Shares border with: Santo Domingo Province
Website: http://adn.gob.do
GPS coordinates: 18.50000,-69.98333
Latest update: May 25, 2025 20:58
Puerta del Conde
10.2 km
Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito
8.3 km
National Palace
9.5 km
Flag Square of Santo Domingo
5.6 km
Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden
2.8 km
Museo del Hombre Dominicano
8.5 km
Museum Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana
10.5 km
Monasterio de San Francisco
10.6 km
Pantoja
3.4 km
Altar of the Homeland
10.1 km
GONZALO 2020 bridge
10.7 km
Malecon Center
8.9 km
Winston Churchill Avenue, Dominican Republic
5.4 km
Museo Nacional de Historia Natural (Dominican Republic)
8.5 km
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple
7.9 km
Al-Noor Mosque
8.8 km
Museo Bellapart
6.4 km
Centro Israelita de República Dominicana
7.1 km
Edificio Saviñón
10.5 km
Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia church
10.7 km
Regina Angelorum church
10.7 km
Edificio Diez
10.7 km
Casa de la Moneda
10.7 km
Edificio Baquero
10.8 km
Edificio Elmúdesi
10.8 km
Edificio Cerame
10.6 km
Casa del Pudín
10.6 km
Santo Domingo obelisk
10.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes