Hermanas Mirabal Province
Hermanas Mirabal (Spanish pronunciation: [eɾˈmanas miɾaˈβal]; named after the Mirabal sisters) is a province of the Dominican Republic. It was split from Espaillat Province in 1952 and was originally called Salcedo, the name of its capital city; it is still referred to by this name sometimes.
Hermanas Mirabal | |
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Province | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of the Hermanas Mirabal Province | |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Province since | 1952 |
| Capital | Salcedo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdivisions |
| • Body | 3 municipalities 2 municipal districts |
| • Congresspersons | 1 Senator 2 Deputies |
| Area | |
| • Total | 440.43 km2 (170.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 121,887 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| Area code | 1-809 1-829 1-849 |
| ISO 3166-2 | DO-19 |
| Postal Code | 34000 |
The province is very fertile and its main agricultural product is plantain.
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