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San Francisco de Macoris Dominican Republic Duarte Province 4
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The city of San Francisco de Macorís was founded near a site established in 1497.

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San Francisco de Macorís

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
180.0K
Coordinates
19.30, -70.25
852nd most populous city in the world

San Francisco de Macorís is a city in the Dominican Republic located in the northeast portion of the country, in the Cibao region. It is the capital of the Duarte Province and the sixth most populated city in the country since 2010.

From the “History” section

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The highest elevation in Duarte Province is 'Loma Quita Espuela', reaching 942 metres.

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San Francisco de Macorís

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
180.0K
Coordinates
19.30, -70.25
852nd most populous city in the world

San Francisco de Macorís is a city in the Dominican Republic located in the northeast portion of the country, in the Cibao region. It is the capital of the Duarte Province and the sixth most populated city in the country since 2010.

From the “Geography” section

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The Santa Ana Cathedral features a mix of Gothic and modern architecture.

San Francisco de Macorís
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San Francisco de Macorís

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
180.0K
Coordinates
19.30, -70.25
852nd most populous city in the world

San Francisco de Macorís is a city in the Dominican Republic located in the northeast portion of the country, in the Cibao region. It is the capital of the Duarte Province and the sixth most populated city in the country since 2010.

From the “Santa Ana Cathedral” section

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San Francisco de Macorís is home to the longest-running newspaper, El Jaya, founded in 1985.

San Francisco de Macorís
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San Francisco de Macorís

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
180.0K
Coordinates
19.30, -70.25
852nd most populous city in the world

San Francisco de Macorís is a city in the Dominican Republic located in the northeast portion of the country, in the Cibao region. It is the capital of the Duarte Province and the sixth most populated city in the country since 2010.

From the “Communications” section

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José Rafael Molina Ureña served as the 44th President of the Republic in 1965.

San Francisco de Macorís
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San Francisco de Macorís

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
180.0K
Coordinates
19.30, -70.25
852nd most populous city in the world

San Francisco de Macorís is a city in the Dominican Republic located in the northeast portion of the country, in the Cibao region. It is the capital of the Duarte Province and the sixth most populated city in the country since 2010.

From the “Notable residents” section

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