Licey al Medio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 town in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Santiago province. This area is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area.
Inside Licey al Medio, there is a special area called Las Palomas. This is known as a municipal district. A very important place, the Cibao International Airport, is also found here.
What Licey al Medio Produces
The people of Licey al Medio are very busy! Their main jobs involve raising animals. They are especially good at raising pigs (swine) and chickens (poultry).
Metalworking and Industry
Licey al Medio also has a strong metalworking industry. This means they make many things out of metal. The town trades goods with nearby cities like Tamboril, Santiago, Moca, and Santo Domingo. They mostly trade chickens and eggs.
Licey al Medio has an industrial park. This park is home to seven different companies. About 275 people work in these companies.
Famous People from Licey al Medio
Many interesting people have come from Licey al Medio. Here are a few of them:
- Eugenio de Jesús Marcano Fondeur: He was a famous scientist and botanist. Botanists study plants.
- Manuel de Jesús Peña y Reynoso: He was a well-known writer.
- Orlando Alba: He is a linguist, someone who studies language.
- Ydanis Rodriguez: He is a government official. He works as a Commissioner for the New York City Department of Transportation. This department helps manage roads and transport in New York City.
