San Pedro de Macorís

San Pedro de Macorís Province extends across 1,255 square kilometers of Caribbean coastal territory with a population density of 310 inhabitants per kilometer.

The province emerged from a military post in 1846 and developed into a major sugar production center following Cuban immigration in the late 1800s.

During carnival celebrations, traditional performers called Guloyas dance through streets wearing masks and carrying whips that represent the region's cattle farming heritage.

The province contains multiple municipalities including Consuelo, Guayacanes, Quisqueya, and Ramon Santana, connected by a network of provincial roads.

This territory has produced an exceptional number of professional baseball players who have reached Major League Baseball in the United States.

Location: Dominican Republic

Inception: 1882

Capital city: San Pedro de Macorís

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Shares border with: La Romana, El Seibo Province, Hato Mayor Province, Santo Domingo Province, Monte Plata Province

GPS coordinates: 18.46000,-69.31000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:47