Monte Cristi | |
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Coastline of Monte Cristi | |
![]() Location of the Monte Cristi Province | |
Coordinates: 19°51′0″N 71°39′0″W / 19.85000°N 71.65000°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Province since | 1879 |
Capital | San Fernando de Monte Cristi |
Government | |
• Type | Subdivisions |
• Body | 6 municipalities 4 municipal districts |
• Congresspersons | 1 Senator 2 Deputies |
Area | |
• Total | 1,924.35 km2 (743.00 sq mi) |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 150,833 |
• Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
Area code | 1-809 1-829 1-849 |
ISO 3166-2 | DO-15 |
Postal Code | 62000 |
Monte Cristi is a province in the north-west of the Dominican Republic. The capital city is San Fernando de Monte Cristi (usually simply Monte Cristi). The spelling Montecristi is also seen.