Provinces of the Dominican Republic: population and official figures
the Dominican Republic is divided into 32 provinces. The largest by population is Santo Domingo with 2,769,588 people (25.7% of the total); the smallest is Pedernales with 34,375. Population figures are from the 2010 and 2022 censuses of the Oficina Nacional de Estadística (ONE), tabulated by the state agricultural research institute IDIAF because the ONE website blocks automated downloads. Each province page adds poverty by development region (ONE), registered births (ONE), schools (Ministry of Education), public health facilities (National Health Service), household registry data (SIUBEN), the Aliméntate subsidy (Supérate) and vocational training (INFOTEP).
Who governs the Dominican Republic's provinces?
Regions (10) and provinces (31): Provincial governors appointed by the president. Represent the executive; no technical powers.
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All 32 provinces, largest first
| # | Province | Population | Year | Growth (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santo Domingo | 2,769,588 | 2022 | – |
| 2 | Santiago | 1,074,679 | 2022 | – |
| 3 | Distrito Nacional | 1,029,110 | 2022 | – |
| 4 | San Cristobal | 688,828 | 2022 | – |
| 5 | La Altagracia | 446,060 | 2022 | – |
| 6 | La Vega | 442,719 | 2022 | – |
| 7 | Puerto Plata | 338,355 | 2022 | – |
| 8 | San Pedro de Macoris | 337,146 | 2022 | – |
| 9 | Duarte | 308,353 | 2022 | – |
| 10 | La Romana | 287,914 | 2022 | – |
| 11 | San Juan | 244,667 | 2022 | – |
| 12 | Espaillat | 241,058 | 2022 | – |
| 13 | Azua | 240,209 | 2022 | – |
| 14 | Peravia | 209,372 | 2022 | – |
| 15 | Monte Plata | 205,498 | 2022 | – |
| 16 | Barahona | 200,884 | 2022 | – |
| 17 | Monsenor Nouel | 195,547 | 2022 | – |
| 18 | Valverde | 184,069 | 2022 | – |
| 19 | Sanchez Ramirez | 162,642 | 2022 | – |
| 20 | Maria Trinidad Sanches | 156,633 | 2022 | – |
| 21 | Monte Cristi | 123,519 | 2022 | – |
| 22 | Samana | 114,468 | 2022 | – |
| 23 | Baoruco | 108,717 | 2022 | – |
| 24 | Hato Mayor | 100,133 | 2022 | – |
| 25 | El Seibo | 99,169 | 2022 | – |
| 26 | Hermanas Mirabal | 96,441 | 2022 | – |
| 27 | Dajabon | 74,810 | 2022 | – |
| 28 | San Jose de Ocoa | 69,082 | 2022 | – |
| 29 | Santiago Rodriguez | 64,635 | 2022 | – |
| 30 | Elias Pina | 64,614 | 2022 | – |
| 31 | Independencia | 60,689 | 2022 | – |
| 32 | Pedernales | 34,375 | 2022 | – |
Cities: the largest cities of the Dominican Republic.
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Sources
- Instituto Dominicano de Investigaciones Agropecuarias y Forestales (IDIAF), from Oficina Nacional de Estadística census data: Cambios demográficos en República Dominicana, 2010-2022, Table 6: population by province and zone of residence (2010 and 2022 censuses of the ONE), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0f1ac7e645f8…)
- Ministerio de Educación (MINERD): Relación de Centros Educativos de República Dominicana, school year 2023-2024: schools, level, sector and enrolment, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 01c6494be07e…)
- Servicio Nacional de Salud (SNS): Establecimientos de Salud Habilitados, SNS, 1878-2026 (licensed public health facilities by province), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7033aa14538c…)
- Oficina Nacional de Estadística (ONE): Nacimientos Registrados por Año de Registro, según Provincia de Registro, 2001-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 af85968b70ae…)
- Oficina Nacional de Estadística (ONE): Tasa de Pobreza Monetaria General y Extrema por Regiones de Desarrollo, 2000-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 d57e287d3474…)
- Sistema Único de Beneficiarios (SIUBEN): Hogares según el Nivel de Hacinamiento, SIUBEN, 2017-2026 (by province, quarterly), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 5a7bd6da722f…)
- Sistema Único de Beneficiarios (SIUBEN): Distribución de Jefes/as de Hogar según Condición de Alfabetismo, SIUBEN, 2018-2026 (by province, quarterly), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 7541355137f8…)
- Dirección de Desarrollo Social Supérate (Gabinete de Políticas Sociales): Nómina beneficiarios ALIMÉNTATE, 2017-2026: beneficiaries and amount paid by province and month, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 45d2b47a33bd…)
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