Espaillat Province, Province with agricultural heritage in north-central Dominican Republic.
The province spans 838 square kilometers of land, including fertile valleys and a northern coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
The region became an official province in 1885, named after Ulises Francisco Espaillat, who served as President of Dominican Republic in 1876.
The population maintains deep connections to agriculture, with coffee and cacao cultivation forming central elements of local traditions and community life.
The province contains five municipalities, including the capital Moca, with a network of roads connecting major agricultural and commercial centers.
Located at 213 meters above sea level, the province combines Atlantic coastal areas with inland agricultural territories, creating varied ecological zones.
Location: Dominican Republic
Inception: 1885
Capital city: Moca
Elevation above the sea: 213 m
Shares border with: Puerto Plata Province, Santiago Province, La Vega Province, Hermanas Mirabal Province, María Trinidad Sánchez Province, Duarte Province
GPS coordinates: 19.38333,-70.51667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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