Valverde Province, Administrative province in northwestern Dominican Republic
Valverde Province spans across 823 square kilometers of land, featuring the Sierra Samba mountains and the flowing Yaque del Norte River system.
The province originated from territories first explored near La Isabela, where Christopher Columbus established a fort along the Yaque del Norte River.
The provincial capital of Mao earned its name from the Taino language, referencing the nearby Mao River that shapes local traditions.
Agriculture forms the economic foundation of Valverde Province, with extensive cultivation of rice, bananas, and plantains throughout the region.
The construction of the Dominican Republic's first irrigation canal in 1918 transformed Valverde into a major rice production center.
Location: Dominican Republic
Inception: 1959
Capital city: Mao
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Shares border with: Monte Cristi Province, Puerto Plata Province, Santiago Province, Santiago Rodríguez Province
GPS coordinates: 19.56667,-71.08333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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