La Vega, Dominican Republic
La Vega, is the fourth largest city and municipality of the Dominican Republic. It is in La Vega Province. The city is known as the Carnaval epicenter of the Dominican Republic for its tradition and culture, its large agricultural production methods throughout its province.
La Vega | |
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Municipality | |
| Conception of La Vega Real | |
View of La Vega city, Dominican Republic | |
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Seal | |
La Vega | |
| Coordinates: 19°13′12″N 70°31′48″W | |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Province | La Vega |
| Municipal Districts | 3 |
| Founded | 1494 |
| Municipality since | 1844 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 410.9 km2 (158.6 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 30.71 km2 (11.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 202,864 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 104,536 |
| Demonyms | Vegano (female, vegana) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (AST) |
| Distance | 36 km (22 mi) to Santiago 125 km (78 mi) to Santo Domingo |
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