Fun facts about San Francisco de Macorís
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The city of San Francisco de Macorís was founded near a site established in 1497.
San Francisco de Macorís
Dominican Republic
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.
San Francisco de Macorís
Dominican Republic
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
Dominican Republic
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
Dominican Republic
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
Dominican Republic
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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