Restauración facts for kids
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Restauración
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Church in town of Restauracion, Dajabon province, Dominican Republic.
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 Restauración
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country | Dominican Republic | |
| Province | Dajabón | |
| Municipality since | 1907 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 283.58 km2 (109.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 594 m (1,949 ft) | |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 6,948 | |
| • Density | 24.5010/km2 (63.457/sq mi) | |
| Municipalities | 0 | |
| Climate | Am | |
Restauración is a city in the Dajabón Province of the Dominican Republic. It is the third largest city in this province. You can find it in the northwest part of the island, in a region called Cibao.
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History of Restauración
How the City Got Its Name
The city of Restauración began in 1882. At that time, some officers named Sotero Blanc, Pablo Reyes, and Eusebio Gómez helped to take back this land. They removed the Haitian military who were in the area. Then, they raised the Dominican flag, showing that the territory was now part of the Dominican Republic again.
About a year later, General Sotero Blanc suggested a new name for the place. He asked President Ulises Heureaux to call it "Cantonal Restoration Post." The word "Restoration" means bringing something back to its original state. This name was chosen because the land was "restored" to the Dominican Republic.
Becoming a Municipality
From that moment on, the new area was known by this name. It was part of the Monte Cristi province, which was an important capital at that time.
On June 23, 1892, President Ulises Heureaux signed a special order. This order made Restauración an official "Common" or municipality. This meant it had its own local government.
Restauración was also the very first municipality created in the Dajabón Province. This happened in 1938, thanks to a law passed on June 20 of that year.
Climate in Restauración
Restauración has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it is generally warm all year round. It also has a lot of rain during certain months.
The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall for Restauración. The numbers are based on data collected between 1961 and 1990.
- High Temperatures: The average high temperature is around 31.1 degrees Celsius (88 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest month is usually July, with an average high of 32.4 degrees Celsius.
- Low Temperatures: The average low temperature is about 17.8 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit). January and February are the coolest months, with average lows of 16.0 degrees Celsius.
- Rainfall: Restauración gets a lot of rain, especially from May to October. September is usually the wettest month, with about 220.2 millimeters (8.67 inches) of rain. The total rainfall for the year is around 1489.8 millimeters (58.65 inches).
| Climate data for Restauración (1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 36.5 (97.7) |
37.5 (99.5) |
39.9 (103.8) |
37.0 (98.6) |
38.8 (101.8) |
38.8 (101.8) |
38.8 (101.8) |
39.5 (103.1) |
38.8 (101.8) |
38.5 (101.3) |
37.5 (99.5) |
36.8 (98.2) |
39.9 (103.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.6 (85.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
31.2 (88.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.8 (89.2) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.3 (90.1) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.7 (89.1) |
30.4 (86.7) |
29.1 (84.4) |
31.1 (88.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.0 (60.8) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.5 (61.7) |
17.4 (63.3) |
18.3 (64.9) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.7 (65.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.2 (64.8) |
16.8 (62.2) |
17.8 (64.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 7.2 (45.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
9.0 (48.2) |
8.0 (46.4) |
11.0 (51.8) |
13.0 (55.4) |
11.0 (51.8) |
14.9 (58.8) |
12.3 (54.1) |
15.0 (59.0) |
11.9 (53.4) |
9.0 (48.2) |
7.2 (45.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 45.8 (1.80) |
45.3 (1.78) |
64.5 (2.54) |
102.6 (4.04) |
177.3 (6.98) |
179.9 (7.08) |
129.3 (5.09) |
160.3 (6.31) |
220.2 (8.67) |
213.6 (8.41) |
94.9 (3.74) |
56.1 (2.21) |
1,489.8 (58.65) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 6.7 | 12.0 | 12.3 | 9.7 | 11.7 | 13.1 | 12.6 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 102.0 |
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See also
In Spanish: Restauración (República Dominicana) para niños
