Sabana Grande de Boyá facts for kids
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Sabana Grande de Boyá
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Sabana Grande de Boya Dominican Republic
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 Sabana Grande de Boyá
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
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| Province | Monte Plata | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 535.08 km2 (206.60 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 30,085 | |
| • Density | 56.2252/km2 (145.623/sq mi) | |
| Municipal Districts | 2 | |
Sabana Grande de Boyá is a town in the Dominican Republic. It is a municipality in the Monte Plata province. This town also includes two smaller areas. These are called Gonzalo and Majagual.
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History of Sabana Grande de Boyá
Early Beginnings and Taino People
Sabana Grande de Boyá has a long history. It was founded by a brave Taino chief named Enriquillo. He was a hero from Bahoruco. Enriquillo fought for 14 years. He made the authorities in Santo Domingo sign a peace treaty. After this, he moved to Boyá in 1533. He later passed away there. A temple was built where he was buried.
The Taino people were the first inhabitants of the island. The last Tainos on the island lived in Boyá. Because of this, the town is known as the "last place of the native people" of Santo Domingo. By the late 1500s, only 13 Spanish families lived there. The town was mostly forgotten for a while.
Growth and Sugar Cane Farming
The town grew a lot in the 1940s. This was when people started planting and harvesting sugar cane. A former president of the Dominican Republic, Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, led this work. Growing sugar cane brought many families to the area. They came from different parts of the country. Some also came from other Caribbean islands. These families moved to Sabana Grande de Boyá. They hoped to earn more money and have a better life.
Home of Baseball Stars
Sabana Grande de Boyá is also famous for its baseball players. Elly de la Cruz grew up here. He started playing for the Cincinnati Reds in June 2023. After only 17 games, he was named Major League Player of the Week!
Another baseball star from this town is Jose Siri. He plays center field for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Economy of the Town
The people of Sabana Grande de Boyá make their living in a few ways. A big part of the economy comes from raising animals, like cows. Farming is also very important. People grow different crops in the area.
Another source of income is money sent from family members. Many people from Sabana Grande de Boyá live and work abroad. They send money back home. This money often comes from the United States and Europe.
Famous People from Sabana Grande de Boyá
- Elly De La Cruz (born 2002), a talented infielder for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team.
- José Siri (born 1995), an outfielder who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team.
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See also
In Spanish: Sabana Grande de Boyá para niños
