Juan Santiago, Dominican Republic facts for kids
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Juan Santiago
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 Juan Santiago
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province | Elías Piña |
| Established as a Municipality | May 9, 2005 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.15 km2 (41.37 sq mi) |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 2,989 |
| • Density | 27.895/km2 (72.249/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,104 |
| Distance to – Comendador |
46 km |
| Municipalities | 0 |
Juan Santiago is a small town, also known as a municipality, in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Elías Piña province.
History
Juan Santiago was first made a municipal district of the nearby town of Comendador. This happened on August 12, 1978, through a special law. Later, it was given the higher status of a full municipality. A municipality is like a self-governing town or city.
Economy
The main way people in Juan Santiago earn a living is through agriculture. This means they focus on growing crops and raising animals.
See also
- For more information about Juan Santiago in Spanish, you can visit: Juan Santiago (Elías Piña) para niños
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