Villa Duarte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villa Duarte
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 Villa Duarte
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province | Santo Domingo |
| Municipalities | Santo Domingo Este |
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| • Total | 105.41 km2 (40.70 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151,415 |
| • Density | 5,981.46/km2 (15,491.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | -4 UTC |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20090107033827/http://www.asde.gov.do/ |
Villa Duarte is a lively area located in the city of Santo Domingo Este. This city is part of the Santo Domingo Province in the Dominican Republic. Villa Duarte used to be a part of Santo Domingo, the capital city.
In 2001, a new law (Law 163-01) created Santo Domingo Este as its own municipality. This law separated the Santo Domingo Province from the Distrito Nacional, where the capital city is located. Villa Duarte then became part of Santo Domingo Este. Many other areas also joined Santo Domingo Este, such as Alma Rosa I, Alma Rosa II, El Almirante, and Invivienda.
People from Villa Duarte
Villa Duarte is known for being the birthplace of some famous people.
Famous Singer from Villa Duarte
The well-known Salsa singer Raulín Rosendo was born and grew up in Villa Duarte. He is a popular artist in the music world.
See also
In Spanish: Villa Duarte para niños
