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San Antonio de Guerra
San Antonio de Guerra is located in the Dominican Republic
San Antonio de Guerra
San Antonio de Guerra
Location in the Dominican Republic
Country  Dominican Republic
Province Santo Domingo
Area
 • Total 288.25 km2 (111.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total 102,586
 • Density 355.892/km2 (921.757/sq mi)
 • Urban
59,631
Municipal Districts
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San Antonio de Guerra is a vibrant community located in the Dominican Republic. It is known as a municipality, which is like a local government area. This town is part of the Santo Domingo Province, a very important region in the country.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is a type of local government area. It helps manage the daily life of people living there. Think of it as a town or city with its own local leaders. These leaders make decisions about things like public services and local rules.

How Municipalities Work

Each municipality has a local government. This government helps with things like keeping the streets clean. They also help with local schools and other important services. San Antonio de Guerra is one of many such areas in the Dominican Republic.

Municipal Districts

Sometimes, a municipality can have smaller parts called municipal districts. San Antonio de Guerra has one of these. It is called Hato Viejo. These districts help organize even smaller areas within the main municipality.

Where is San Antonio de Guerra?

San Antonio de Guerra is located in the eastern part of the Santo Domingo Province. This province is on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic is a country in the Caribbean Sea. It shares an island with Haiti.

Geographic Location

The town is situated at coordinates 18 degrees 33 minutes North and 69 degrees 42 minutes West. This means it is in a tropical area. The weather is usually warm and sunny.

Area and Size

The total area of San Antonio de Guerra is about 288.25 square kilometers. This makes it a moderately sized municipality. It has both urban areas, which are like cities, and rural areas, which are more like the countryside.

People and Population

As of 2012, San Antonio de Guerra had a population of 102,586 people. This number includes everyone living in the municipality. A large part of the population, about 59,631 people, live in the urban areas.

Community Life

The people of San Antonio de Guerra are part of a lively community. They contribute to the local economy and culture. Life in the municipality blends city conveniences with the peacefulness of rural areas.

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