Monte Plata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monte Plata
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 Monte Plata
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
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| Province | Monte Plata | |
| Founded | 1606 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 623.55 km2 (240.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 57,553 | |
| • Density | 92.2989/km2 (239.053/sq mi) | |
| Municipal Districts | 3 | |
| Distance to – Santo Domingo |
153 km |
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| Climate | Af | |
Monte Plata is an important town in the Dominican Republic. It is the main city, or capital, of the Monte Plata province. This area also includes smaller towns called municipal districts. These districts are Boyá, Chirino, and Don Juan.
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History of Monte Plata
Monte Plata has an interesting history. It was started in 1606 by people from two other towns. These towns were Monte Cristi and Puerto Plata. The king of Spain ordered these older towns to be destroyed. So, 87 families moved and created this new place.
How Monte Plata Got Its Name
The name 'Monte Plata' comes from combining parts of the names of the two original cities. It takes 'MONTE' from Monte Cristi. It takes 'PLATA' from Puerto Plata. This is how the town got its unique name.
Climate and Weather
Monte Plata has a warm and wet climate. It is known as a tropical rainforest climate. This means it gets a lot of rain throughout the year. The temperatures are usually high and stable.
| Climate data for Monte Plata (1961-1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 33.7 (92.7) |
33.7 (92.7) |
35.8 (96.4) |
36.9 (98.4) |
37.9 (100.2) |
36.7 (98.1) |
36.6 (97.9) |
37.8 (100.0) |
37.9 (100.2) |
36.6 (97.9) |
35.8 (96.4) |
33.7 (92.7) |
37.9 (100.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.5 (85.1) |
30.1 (86.2) |
31.3 (88.3) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.6 (90.7) |
33.0 (91.4) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.2 (90.0) |
31.0 (87.8) |
29.5 (85.1) |
31.7 (89.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.8 (65.8) |
19.1 (66.4) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
21.8 (71.2) |
20.6 (69.1) |
19.4 (66.9) |
20.9 (69.6) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 12.9 (55.2) |
14.8 (58.6) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
16.4 (61.5) |
15.4 (59.7) |
19.4 (66.9) |
17.3 (63.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.6 (65.5) |
15.7 (60.3) |
13.9 (57.0) |
12.9 (55.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 60.9 (2.40) |
78.1 (3.07) |
102.3 (4.03) |
120.1 (4.73) |
256.1 (10.08) |
232.3 (9.15) |
232.0 (9.13) |
327.6 (12.90) |
252.4 (9.94) |
211.7 (8.33) |
118.1 (4.65) |
67.2 (2.65) |
2,058.8 (81.06) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 14.0 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 16.1 | 14.4 | 13.6 | 9.6 | 8.2 | 132.9 |
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Rivers and Waterways
The main rivers in Monte Plata are the Ozama and the Yabacao. These rivers are very important for the area. Other smaller rivers, called tributaries, also flow through the municipality. These include the Yamasá, Mijo, Sabita, and Guanuma rivers.
Culture and Traditions
Monte Plata has a very rich and interesting culture. It has many traditional elements that make it special.
Cultural Elements
Some of the well-known parts of Monte Plata's culture include:
- Folk songs and dances: These are traditional music and dance styles.
- Oral and written traditions: These are stories and knowledge passed down through generations.
- Historic monuments: These are old buildings or statues that tell about the past.
- Popular folk beliefs: These are traditional ideas and customs that people follow.
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See also
In Spanish: Monte Plata para niños
