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This article refers to the Dominican province Puerto Plata; for its capital, which is also usually referred to as Puerto Plata, see San Felipe de Puerto Plata.
Statistics
Capital:San Felipe de Puerto Plata
Area:1,857 km²
Population (2000 est.):302,799
Population Density:163.1 / km²
:DO-18
Map
Map showing Puerto Plata in Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata is one the northern provinces of the Dominican Republic. The area has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction since the late 1990s mainly due to its fine beaches.

Famous People born in Puerto Plata

Among the famous people born in Puerto Plata, Gregorio Luperon stands out for his valient fight against the spanish occupation, he is considered by many as a national patriot. Down the list of famous personalities, we come across Pedro Duran.

Municipalities

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