Sánchez Ramírez Province facts for kids
Sánchez Ramírez is a province in the Dominican Republic. It's located in the central part of the country. The capital city of this province is Cotuí.
The province was created in 1952. Before that, it was a municipality that belonged to the Duarte Province.
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
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| Development region | Cibao Sur (II) | |
| Capital | Cotuí | |
| - elevation | 70 m (230 ft) | |
| - coordinates | 19°03′36″N 70°09′00″W / 19.06000°N 70.15000°W | |
| Area | 1,185.8 km² (458 sq mi) | |
| Population | 248,807 (2014) | |
| Density | 210 /km² (544 /sq mi) | |
| Province since | 1952 | |
| Subdivisions | 4 municipalities 8 municipal districts |
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| Congresspersons | 1 Senator 3 Deputies |
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| Timezone | EST (UTC-4) | |
| Area code | 1-809 1-829 1-849 | |
| ISO 3166-2 | DO-24 | |
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Why is it Called Sánchez Ramírez?
The province is named after a very important person named Juan Sánchez Ramírez. He was born in Cotuí, the capital city of the province.
Juan Sánchez Ramírez was a hero who fought against the French army. At that time, the Dominican Republic was a colony of France. Later, when the country became a Spanish colony again, he was made the governor of the colony.
A Look at Sánchez Ramírez's History
The land that is now Sánchez Ramírez province was once part of the La Vega Province. This was from 1844, when the Dominican Republic became independent. In 1945, most of this area became part of the Duarte Province.
On March 3, 1952, Sánchez Ramírez officially became its own province. It started with two main towns, called municipalities: Cotuí, which became the capital, and Cevicos.
Over the years, more towns became municipalities. In 1961, Fantino became the third municipality. In 2002, Villa La Mata became the fourth. Smaller areas, called municipal districts, were also added over time.
Where is Sánchez Ramírez Located?
Sánchez Ramírez province is right in the middle of the Dominican Republic. It's on the southeastern edge of a large area called the Cibao Valley.
It shares borders with several other provinces:
- To the north: Duarte Province
- To the east and south: Monte Plata Province
- To the southwest and west: Monseñor Nouel Province
- To the northwest: La Vega Province
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How Many People Live Here?
According to the last national count in 2014, about 248,807 people live in Sánchez Ramírez province. About 85,207 of these people live in towns and cities.
This means that for every square kilometer, there are about 209.8 people.
The province's population is about 2.63% of the total population of the Dominican Republic. It is the 19th most populated province out of 31.
As of As of 2016[update], it's estimated that about 152,036 people live in the province.
The biggest city in the province is Cotuí. In 2014, about 45,135 people lived in the urban area of Cotuí.
Exploring Sánchez Ramírez's Geography
Sánchez Ramírez province covers a total area of about 1,185.8 km2 (457.8 sq mi). This is about 2.5% of the Dominican Republic's total area. It is the 21st largest province.
The province has two main types of land:
- The Yuna River Valley: This area is in the north and northeast. It's a flat region with very good soil, perfect for farming.
- Sierra de Yamasá: This is a mountain range in the southern part of the province. It has lower mountains, and the highest point in the province, called La Naviza, is found here. La Naviza is about 680 m (2,231 ft) high.
The city of Cotuí, the capital, is about 70 m (230 ft) above sea level.
The most important river in the province is the Yuna River. It flows from west to east. All the other rivers in the province, like Cevicos, Chacuey, and Maguaca, flow into the Yuna River.
Towns and Districts
Sánchez Ramírez province has 4 main towns, called municipalities, and 8 smaller areas called municipal districts (M.D.).
| Municipality (code) |
Municipal Districts (code) | Population (2010) |
Area (km2) |
Density | Altitude (m) |
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| Cotuí (240101) | 64,133 | 474.6 | 135.1 | 70 | |
| Quita Sueño (240102) | 3,531 | 23.4 | 150.9 | 134 | |
| Caballero (240103) | 2,521 | 53.9 | 46.8 | 131 | |
| Comedero Arriba (240104) | 2,699 | 47.8 | 56.5 | 143 | |
| Platanal (240105) | 3,670 | 61.6 | 59.6 | 106 | |
| Cotuí (240100) | 76,554 | 661.3 | 115.8 | ||
| Cevicos (240201) | 8,693 | 199.0 | 43.7 | 84 | |
| La Cueva (240202) | 5,066 | 46.2 | 109.7 | 104 | |
| Cevicos (240200) | 13,759 | 245.2 | 56.1 | ||
| Fantino (240301) | 22,117 | 89.0 | 248.5 | 62 | |
| Fantino (240300)) | 22,117 | 89.0 | 248.5 | ||
| La Mata (240401) | 13,040 | 36.4 | 358.2 | 57 | |
| La Bija (240402) | 9,748 | 34.8 | 280.1 | 27 | |
| Angelina (240403) | 11,589 | 40.9 | 283.3 | 41 | |
| Hernando Alonzo (240404) | 4,585 | 78.1 | 58.7 | 115 | |
| La Mata (240400) | 38,962 | 190.3 | 204.7 | ||
| Sánchez Ramírez (240000) | 248,807 | 1,185.8 | 209.8 | ||
What Does Sánchez Ramírez Produce?
The main ways people make a living in Sánchez Ramírez province are through farming and mining. There are gold mines located near the town of Las Lagunas, in the Sierra de Yamasá mountains.
In the Sierra de Yamasá, farmers grow things like cacao (which is used to make chocolate), oranges, and tobacco. In the Yuna valley, rice is the most important crop, but pineapple and oranges are also grown.
Raising Cattle is also a big part of the economy, especially in the northwestern part of the province.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Sánchez Ramírez para niños
