Las Guáranas
Las Guáranas is a town in the Duarte Province of the Dominican Republic. This town is situated between the town of Cotuí and San Francisco de Macorís, about 12 km from the city of San Francisco de Macorís and a greater distance from the City of Cotui already some 120 kilometers from the capital Santo Domingo.
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| Coordinates: 19°12′0″N 70°13′12″W | |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Province | Duarte |
| Founded | n.a. |
| Municipality since | 1998 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 86.49 km2 (33.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 19,969 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | Guaranero(a) |
| Municipal Districts | 0 |
The town has a population of approximately 20,000 persons.
It is located in a rice zone of great importance in this country and its economy is very focused on this activity.
The festival of Nuestra Sra. del Carmen, who is the patron saint of the town, is held from 7 to July 16.
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