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La Altagracia
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Salvaleón de Higüey |
| Area: | 2,474 km² |
| Population (2000 est.): | 128,627 |
| Population Density: | 52.0 / km² |
| ISO 3166-2: | DO-11 |
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La Altagracia (aka Higüey) is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. It includes the offshore island of Isla Saona .
Until 1968 it included what is now La Romana province.
The name commemorates a painting, Our Lady of La Altagracia, which was brought here from Spain in the early 16th century. Miracles are attributed to it.
Municipalities
- Salvaleón de Higüey
- San Rafael del Yuma
Municipal districts
- La Laguna de Nisibón
- Otra Banda
Last updated: 10-11-2005 14:05:28
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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