La Altagracia

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Statistics

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Capital:Salvaleón de Higüey

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Area:2,474 km²

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2,474 - Km²

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Population (2000 est.):128,627

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Population Density:52.0 / km²

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Map

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La Altagracia (aka Higüey) is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. It includes the offshore island of Isla Saona.

Related Topics:
Province - Dominican Republic - Isla Saona

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Until 1968 it included what is now La Romana province.

Related Topics:
1968 - La Romana

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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.

Related Topics:
Spain - Miracle

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