Salcedo, Dominican Republic facts for kids
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Salcedo
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 Salcedo
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
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| Province | Hermanas Mirabal | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 190.6 km2 (73.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) | |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 45,299 | |
| • Density | 237.67/km2 (615.55/sq mi) | |
| • Demonym | Salcedense | |
| Distance to – Santo Domingo |
160 km |
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| Municipalities | 1 | |
Salcedo is an important city in the Dominican Republic. It is the capital of the Hermanas Mirabal Province. This city is famous as the birthplace of the brave Mirabal sisters.
These sisters were Dominican heroines who fought against a powerful leader named Rafael Trujillo. A special museum in Salcedo remembers three of the sisters. Their remaining sister, Bélgica (Dedé) Mirabal, took care of the museum until she passed away in 2014.
The city of Salcedo is named after Francisco Antonio Salcedo. He was a fighter who helped protect the country. He fought against the Haitian army in the northwest. This happened after the Dominican Republic became independent from Haiti in 1844.
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Where is Salcedo Located?
Salcedo is found in a large area called the Cibao Valley. This valley is south of a mountain range called the Cordillera Septentrional. In English, this means the "Northern mountain range."
The city and its surrounding area cover about 433 square kilometers. Salcedo has one main local area called a municipal district. This district is named Jamao Afuera.
What is the Climate Like in Salcedo?
| Climate data for Salcedo, Dominican Republic (1961-1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 35.3 (95.5) |
35.7 (96.3) |
36.8 (98.2) |
37.3 (99.1) |
37.6 (99.7) |
39.4 (102.9) |
39.5 (103.1) |
38.7 (101.7) |
37.1 (98.8) |
37.1 (98.8) |
36.5 (97.7) |
36.0 (96.8) |
39.5 (103.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 29.1 (84.4) |
29.4 (84.9) |
30.7 (87.3) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.7 (89.1) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.1 (89.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
29.1 (84.4) |
31.2 (88.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.7 (65.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.9 (67.8) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.0 (66.2) |
20.2 (68.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 13.5 (56.3) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.0 (57.2) |
14.1 (57.4) |
15.0 (59.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.5 (61.7) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.2 (61.2) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.0 (59.0) |
13.5 (56.3) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 82.7 (3.26) |
73.2 (2.88) |
75.7 (2.98) |
107.5 (4.23) |
152.7 (6.01) |
79.1 (3.11) |
108.9 (4.29) |
131.0 (5.16) |
113.4 (4.46) |
124.7 (4.91) |
157.9 (6.22) |
134.2 (5.28) |
1,341 (52.80) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 10.8 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 11.6 | 8.8 | 12.1 | 11.5 | 9.8 | 11.2 | 12.8 | 13.3 | 127.8 |
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Salcedo has a warm climate throughout the year. The average high temperature is around 31 degrees Celsius. The average low temperature is about 20 degrees Celsius.
The city receives a good amount of rain, especially in May and November. This rainfall helps the local farms.
A Look at Salcedo's History
Long ago, the area where Salcedo now stands was a small town. It was known by the name of Juana Núñez. In 1880, it became a "Puesto cantonal." This was an old type of local government area, similar to a modern municipal district. At that time, it was part of the old La Vega Province.
In 1885, a new province called Espaillat Province was created. Juana Núñez then became part of this new province. A few years later, in 1891, the town's name was changed. It became Salcedo, the name it still has today.
Salcedo officially became a municipality in 1905. Later, in 1952, the Salcedo Province was formed. This province is now called the Hermanas Mirabal Province. Salcedo city became the main city of this new province.
What is Salcedo's Economy Like?
Farming is the most important economic activity in Salcedo. Most people work in agriculture. There are also a few small industries.
The main crops grown here are plantains, cassava, and cacao. These crops are important for the local economy.
Salcedo's Sister City
Salcedo has a special connection with another city far away. It is a "sister city" with Atlanta, which is in Georgia, United States. This means they share cultural ties and friendly relations.
Interesting Facts About Salcedo
Salcedo became famous around the world because of a funny video. This video appeared on YouTube. It showed a listener calling a local radio station with a strange request. The person wanted the radio station to play a song with the words "Esas son Reebok o son Nike." This means "Are they Reebok or Nike?" in English. The song they were actually thinking of was "The Rhythm of the Night" by Corona.
See Also
In Spanish: Salcedo (República Dominicana) para niños
