María Trinidad Sánchez Province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids María Trinidad Sánchez
Province
Symbol
Country	Dominican Republic
Development region	Cibao Nordeste (III)
Capital	Nagua
- elevation	83 m (272 ft)
- coordinates	19°22′48″N 69°22′48″W / 19.38000°N 69.38000°W / 19.38000; -69.38000
Lowest point	Atlantic Ocean
- elevation	0 m (0 ft)
Area	1,206.5 km² (466 sq mi)
Population	195,886 (2014)
Density	162 /km² (420 /sq mi)
Province since	1959
Subdivisions	4 municipalities 10 municipal districts
Congresspersons	1 Senator 3 Deputies
Timezone	EST (UTC-4)
Area code	1-809 1-829 1-849
ISO 3166-2	DO-14

María Trinidad Sánchez is a province in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the northeastern part of the country. The province stretches along the beautiful Atlantic coast. Its main city and capital is Nagua.

This province was created in 1958. Before that, it was a municipality within the Samaná province.

Who Was María Trinidad Sánchez?

The province is named after a very important woman, María Trinidad Sánchez. She was the aunt of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, who was one of the founders of the Dominican Republic.

María Trinidad Sánchez played a big role in helping the Dominican soldiers. She supported them during the early days of their independence from Haiti. Sadly, she was killed on February 27, 1845. This happened by order of the first Dominican president, Pedro Santana.

A Look at the Province's History

The land that is now María Trinidad Sánchez province was once part of the Duarte province. Later, it became a municipality of the Samaná province.

In 1958, it officially became its own province. It was first named Julia Molina, after the mother of the dictator Rafael Trujillo. At that time, it included the municipalities of Julia Molina (now Nagua) and Cabrera. It also had a municipal district called Río San Juan, which later became a municipality.

After Trujillo's death in 1961, the province was renamed to its current name, María Trinidad Sánchez. The capital city was then named Nagua.

• The municipality of El Factor was created in 1988.
• Several municipal districts were added over the years: San José de Matanzas (1996), Arroyo Salado (2000), La Entrada and El Pozo (2001), Las Gordas (2003), and Arroyo al Medio (2006).

Where is María Trinidad Sánchez Located?

María Trinidad Sánchez province is in the northeast of the Dominican Republic.

• To the southeast, it shares a border with the Samaná province.
• The Duarte province is to its south and west.
• To the northwest, you'll find the Espaillat province.
• The vast Atlantic Ocean lies to the north and east of the province.

	Espaillat	Atlantic Ocean
	Duarte		Atlantic Ocean
		La Vega province
		Duarte	Samaná

Population and People

According to the last national census in 2014, there were about 195,886 people living in María Trinidad Sánchez province. About 74,019 of these people lived in towns and cities.

The population density of the province is about 162.4 people per square kilometer.

The province's population makes up about 2.07% of the total population of the Dominican Republic. It is the 20th most populated province out of 31, plus the National District.

As of As of 2016^[update], the estimated population of the province is around 141,331 people.

The largest city in the province is Nagua, which is also its capital. In 2014, Nagua had a population of 40,611 people.

Geography and Landscape

The María Trinidad Sánchez province covers a total area of about 1,206.5 km² (465.8 sq mi). This means it takes up about 2.5% of the Dominican Republic's total area. It is the 20th largest province in the country.

The capital city, Nagua, is very close to sea level, with an altitude of only 4 m (13 ft).

The Cordillera Septentrional, or "Northern mountain range," runs through the southern part of the province. These mountains are not very tall. The mountain range ends in the southeastern part of the province, near a large swamp called Gran Estero. This swamp is close to the Samaná province.

Because the mountains are so close to the sea, the rivers in the province are usually short.

Protected Natural Areas

María Trinidad Sánchez province is home to several important protected areas. These areas help to preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of the region.

• The Natural Scientific Reserve Loma Guaconejo (Reserva Científica Natural Loma Guaconejo)
• The National Park Cabo Francés Viejo
• The National Park Gran Laguna

Climate

The province has a tropical climate. This means it is warm or hot for most of the year.

Municipalities and Districts

The province is divided into 4 main municipalities and 6 smaller municipal districts (M.D.). These are like local government areas.

Map showing the municipalities of María Trinidad Sánchez Province

Economy and Jobs

The main ways people make a living in María Trinidad Sánchez province are through farming and fishing. These activities are very important for the local economy.

In some parts of the province, especially in the northern areas like Río San Juan and Cabrera, tourism is also a big part of the economy. This is because these areas have many beautiful beaches that attract visitors.

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de María Trinidad Sánchez para niños