San Cristóbal, Municipality in San Cristóbal Province, Dominican Republic
San Cristóbal sits in a valley at the foothills of the Cordillera Central mountains, between the Nigua and Nizao rivers at 33 meters elevation.
The settlement emerged after Miguel Díaz discovered gold deposits in the region, leading to the establishment of a fort called Buenaventura in 1575.
The San Gregorio de Nigua Church, established in 1782, marks the elevation of San Cristóbal to parish status during the Spanish colonial period.
The municipality connects to Santo Domingo through a paved highway and houses major industrial facilities including Goya Foods and Nestlé manufacturing plants.
The Dominican Republic's first constitution was signed in San Cristóbal in 1844, establishing the foundation of the modern Dominican state.
Location: San Cristóbal Province
Elevation above the sea: 33 m
Website: http://sancristobal.org.do
GPS coordinates: 18.41667,-70.13333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
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