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Licey al Medio
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 Licey al Medio
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
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| Province | Santiago | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32.02 km2 (12.36 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 69,321 | |
| • Density | 2,164.9/km2 (5,607.1/sq mi) | |
| Municipal Districts | 1 |
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Licey al Medio is a municipality (municipio) of the Santiago province in the Dominican Republic. Within the municipality there is one municipal district (distrito municipal): Las Palomas. The Cibao International Airport is located here.
Economy
The main economic activities of Licey al Medio are the swine and poultry production, as well as a robust metalworking industry. Licey holds economic exchange links with Tamboril, Santiago, Moca and Santo Domingo, mainly for its production of chickens and eggs. Licey has an industrial park zone containing 7 companies, with approximately 275 employees in total.
Notable people
- Eugenio de Jesús Marcano Fondeur, scientist and botanist
- Manuel de Jesús Peña y Reynoso, writer
- Orlando Alba, linguist
- Ydanis Rodriguez, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation
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