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The Diego de Ocampo is the highest point in the Cordillera Septentrional mountain range. You can find it in Santiago Province, in the Dominican Republic.

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View of the southern slope of Diego de Ocampo.

Why is it Called Diego de Ocampo?

This mountain is named after a person called Diego de Ocampo. He was a leader who lived in the mountains a long time ago. He used to hide there and cause trouble for plantations in areas like Concepción de la Vega and San Juan de la Maguana.

Diego de Ocampo made a deal with the Spanish authorities, but he soon started rebelling again. Later, Spanish troops caught him. This happened around the year 1546.

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