San Rafael del Yuma
| San Rafael del Yuma | |
|---|---|
  San Rafael del Yuma | |
| Coordinates: 18°27′12″N 68°42′36″W / 18.45333°N 68.71000°W | |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Province | La Altagracia |
| Founded | 1608 |
| Municipality since | 1904 |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 981.2 km2 (378.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 46,687 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | Yumense(a) |
| Municipal Districts | 2 |
San Rafael del Yuma is a municipality of approximately 100,000 people, located in the La Altagracia province of the Dominican Republic. The ruins of Juan Ponce de León's residence are located on a plateau located three kilometers from San Rafael de Yuma. The municipality is located 10 kilometers from Boca de Yuma.
Coordinates: 18°26′N 68°40′W / 18.433°N 68.667°W
Sectors
The city is divided into 16 sectors that are,
- Banda Abajo
- Bayahíbe
- Bejucal Abajo
- Boca del Yuma
- Cabo Falso
- Coral
- Gato
- Jaragua Abajo
- La Piñita
- Las Joyas del Mar
- Mata Chalupe
- Punta Papayo
- San José del Yuma
- San Rafael
- Yuma Abajo
- Yuma Arriba
References
- ↑ Superficies a nivel de municipios, Oficina Nacional de Estadistica
- ↑ Censo 2012 de Población y Vivienda, Oficina Nacional de Estadistica
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