San Víctor facts for kids
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San Víctor
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 San Víctor
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province | Espaillat |
| established as a municipality | May 23, 2013 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 99.85 km2 (38.55 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79,851 |
| • Density | 799.71/km2 (2,071.24/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -4 UTC |
San Víctor is a town in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Espaillat Province. San Víctor became an official municipality on May 23, 2013. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a city or a county.
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About San Víctor
San Víctor is an important part of the Espaillat Province. Before it became its own municipality, it was a district within the larger Moca municipality. This change means San Víctor now has its own local government.
When San Víctor Became a Municipality
San Víctor officially became a municipality on May 23, 2013. This was an important step for the community. It allowed the area to have more control over its own development and services.
How Many People Live Here?
According to a 2012 estimate, about 79,851 people lived in the San Víctor area. This number includes people living in the main town and those in the surrounding rural areas.
City and Rural Populations
Out of the total population, about 32,501 people lived in the main town of San Víctor itself. The other 47,350 people lived in the rural areas, which are called secciones or districts. This shows that many people in San Víctor live outside the main urban center.
See also
In Spanish: San Víctor (República Dominicana) para niños
