Puñal facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Puñal San Antonio del Puñal
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Puñal Location in the Dominican Republic
Country	Dominican Republic
Province	Santiago de los Caballeros
Founded	2006
Area
• Total	89.12 km2 (34.41 sq mi)
Elevation	183 m (600 ft)
Population  (2012)
• Total	69,303
• Density	777.64/km2 (2,014.07/sq mi)
Time zone	Atlantic Standard Time
Area code(s)	809, 829, 849

Puñal is a city located in the Santiago Province of the Dominican Republic. It's a place with a growing community and an interesting history.

About Puñal

Puñal is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. It's part of the larger Santiago de los Caballeros region. The city is home to many people and covers an area of about 89 square kilometers.

Where is Puñal?

Puñal is found in the northern part of the Dominican Republic. It's not far from the larger city of Santiago de los Caballeros. The area is generally flat, with an elevation of about 183 meters above sea level.

History of Puñal

Puñal has changed its official status over the years. It started as a rural section of the municipality of Santiago de los Caballeros. This happened back in 1937.

Becoming a Municipality

For many years, Puñal was a rural area with several smaller spots. These included places like Guayabal, Matanzas, and Laguna Prieta. In February 2006, something big happened: Puñal was officially made into its own municipality. This means it gained more control over its local government and services.

Municipal Districts

As a municipality, Puñal now includes several important areas called municipal districts. These districts help manage the different parts of the region. The main districts that make up Puñal are:

• Guayabal
• Canabacoa
• Arenoso
• La Javilla
• Matanzas

These districts work together to form the municipality of Puñal, serving its residents.

See also

• In Spanish: Puñal (municipio) para niños