Juan Santiago is a Dominican municipality in the Elías Piña province.

Population

The municipality had, in 2010, a total population of 4,360: 2,394 men and 1,966 women. The urban population was of the total population.

Juan Santiago, Dominican Republic

History

Juan Santiago became a municipal district of Comendador by the law 916 of 12 August 1978. Then, in 2005, it became a municipality of the Elías Piña province.

Juan Santiago, Dominican Republic

Geography

Juan Santiago has an area of . The limits of the municipality are the municipality of El Llano to the north, the San Juan province to the east, the Independencia province to the south and the municipality of Hondo Valle to the west.

Juan Santiago, Dominican Republic

Economy

The main economic activity of the municipality is farming.

References

Settlements in the Dominican Republic

2005 establishments in North America

2000s establishments in the Dominican Republic