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The name of Santiago de los Caballeros refers to the Hidalgos de la Isabela, a group of knights.

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Santiago de los Caballeros

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
19.45, -70.69
261st most populous city in the world

Santiago de los Caballeros, often shortened to Santiago, is the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic and the fourth-largest city in the Caribbean by population. It is the capital of Santiago Province and the largest major metropolis in the Cibao region of the country.

From the “History” section

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Santiago features a tropical monsoon climate, with average temperatures mitigated by tropical trade winds.

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Santiago de los Caballeros

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
19.45, -70.69
261st most populous city in the world

Santiago de los Caballeros, often shortened to Santiago, is the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic and the fourth-largest city in the Caribbean by population. It is the capital of Santiago Province and the largest major metropolis in the Cibao region of the country.

From the “Geography” section

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Santiago de los Caballeros produces 33% of the GDP of the Cibao region.

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Santiago de los Caballeros

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
19.45, -70.69
261st most populous city in the world

Santiago de los Caballeros, often shortened to Santiago, is the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic and the fourth-largest city in the Caribbean by population. It is the capital of Santiago Province and the largest major metropolis in the Cibao region of the country.

From the “Economy” section

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The population of Santiago is predominantly young, with 64.28% under 34 years of age.

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Santiago de los Caballeros

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
19.45, -70.69
261st most populous city in the world

Santiago de los Caballeros, often shortened to Santiago, is the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic and the fourth-largest city in the Caribbean by population. It is the capital of Santiago Province and the largest major metropolis in the Cibao region of the country.

From the “Demographics” section

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The Monumento de Santiago is the city's tallest structure, standing at 67 meters high.

Santiago de los Caballeros
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Santiago de los Caballeros

Dominican Republic

Country
Dominican Republic
Population
1.2M
Coordinates
19.45, -70.69
261st most populous city in the world

Santiago de los Caballeros, often shortened to Santiago, is the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic and the fourth-largest city in the Caribbean by population. It is the capital of Santiago Province and the largest major metropolis in the Cibao region of the country.

From the “Arts, Culture and Tourism” section

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