La Vega Province, Administrative province in central Dominican Republic
La Vega Province encompasses 2,287 square kilometers of land area, including mountains, valleys, and agricultural regions in the north-central Dominican Republic.
The province originated from a settlement established by Bartholomew Columbus in 1495, relocating to its current position after an earthquake in 1562.
The region maintains deep agricultural traditions through the cultivation of cacao, coffee, tobacco, and rice across its fertile valleys and mountainous terrain.
Four municipalities form the administrative structure of La Vega Province, with the capital city of La Vega serving as the primary economic center.
Santo Cerro, within the province borders, marks the location where Christopher Columbus reportedly encountered indigenous peoples during early colonization.
Location: Dominican Republic
Inception: 1844
Capital city: La Vega
Elevation above the sea: 1,250 m
Shares border with: Azua Province, San Juan Province, Santiago Province, Espaillat Province, Hermanas Mirabal Province, Duarte Province, Sánchez Ramírez Province, Monseñor Nouel Province, San José de Ocoa Province
GPS coordinates: 19.22000,-70.53000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40
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