Duarte Province

This northeastern province spans over a thousand kilometers and centers on San Francisco de Macorís as its administrative hub. Seven municipalities comprise its territorial organization, linking urban and rural areas.

The region was once called Distrito Pacificador until 1925, when it was renamed to honor Juan Pablo Duarte, a founder of the Dominican Republic. This name change marked an important recognition of his role in the nation's formation.

Agriculture shapes daily life throughout the region, with coffee, cacao, and sugar cane fields visible across the landscape and providing livelihoods for many.

Local buses connect San Francisco de Macorís with surrounding municipalities and neighboring provinces, forming the main link between areas. Visitors navigating the region should reference transport hubs in the capital city.

A campus of the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo operates here, functioning as a major educational center for the entire northeastern region. This institution significantly shapes the intellectual and economic life of the area.

Location: Dominican Republic

Inception: 1844

Capital city: San Francisco de Macorís

Elevation above the sea: 119 m

Shares border with: Samaná Province, Monte Plata Province, Sánchez Ramírez Province, La Vega Province, Hermanas Mirabal Province, Espaillat Province, María Trinidad Sánchez Province

GPS coordinates: 19.30000,-70.25000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05