Hato Mayor Province

Hato Mayor Province spans 1,329 square kilometers across varied terrain, including forests, agricultural lands, and the municipalities of Hato Mayor del Rey, Sabana de la Mar, and El Valle.

The province gained its independent status in 1984 when it separated from El Seibo province, marking a significant administrative change in the Dominican Republic's eastern region.

Cattle raising remains central to local identity, with many residents maintaining traditional ranching practices passed down through generations in the province's rural communities.

The province connects to Santo Domingo through multiple routes, with the capital Hato Mayor del Rey situated 110 kilometers from the national capital.

The Salto de Jalda waterfall in the province creates natural pools and cascades, forming one of the largest waterfalls in the Caribbean region.

Location: Dominican Republic

Inception: 1990

Capital city: Hato Mayor del Rey

Elevation above the sea: 222 m

Shares border with: El Seibo Province, San Pedro de Macorís, Monte Plata Province, Samaná Province

GPS coordinates: 18.77000,-69.26000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:47