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  Monción Monción in the Dominican Republic | |
| Coordinates:19°26′N71°10′W / 19.433°N 71.167°W /19.433; -71.167 | |
| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province | Santiago Rodríguez |
| Established | September 9, 1907 |
| Area | |
• Total | 101.61 km2 (39.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
• Total | 11,753 |
| • Density | 115.67/km2 (299.58/sq mi) |
| • Demonym | Moncionero(a) |
| Distance to –Sabaneta | 36 km |
| Municipal Districts | 0 |
Monción is one of the 3 municipalities of the province inSantiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic.
Previously it was called Guaraguanó, a name from theTaíno, but in 1898, the President of the Republic at that time,Ulises Heureaux, assigned the name of Monción, in honor of the hero of theDominican Restoration War, GeneralBenito Monción. In 1907, Monción became the official municipality of theMonte Cristi Province. Then in 1948, when the Province ofSantiago Rodríguez was created, it became its municipality. It is located specifically in the southwest part of the province.
Its main economic source is the production ofCassava, being this municipality, the largest producer of this product in the country, for this reason it is known as the capital of Cassava.
South:Cordillera Central, Dominican Republic
North:Mao, Dominican Republic
West:Sabaneta, Dominican Republic
Monción has atropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw) with a dry season on winter and a pronounced wet season on summer.
The municipality of Monción is located at the foot of theCordillera Central (Hispaniola), surrounded by mountainous areas and beautiful natural landscapes that embellish the environment.
To the south of the municipality is theJosé Armando Bermúdez National Park, the most important forest reserve in the region. To the east is the Piky Lora National Park.
The main river that crosses Monción is the Rio Mao, which flows into the Monción Dam in the southern part of the municipality.
It was inaugurated on September 22, 2001 byPresident Hipólito Mejía. It is the highest dam in theDominican Republic.
In 2003, won the El Puente Alcántara International Prize.
The purposes of this are the production of electrical energy, consumption of drinking water, tourism and services for agricultural production in the region.
For the year 2010, the population was 11,753 inhabitants.
The main source of economic is the production and export ofCassava. It has more than 50 factories for this product, which makes it the main economic activity. Also the manufacture ofCabinetmaking products and international remittances, due to the large number of moncioneros residing in theUnited States.
In this municipality is the main office of the Cooperativa Mamoncito, one of the mainsavings and credit cooperatives in the country, founded on April 2, 1978 and which has more than 8 offices nationwide.
Since 1912, the patronal feasts in honor ofSan Antonio de Padua in June.
In 1913, the Dominican musicianÑico Lora composed the merengue San Antonio, in honor ofAnthony of Padua and the moncionero people. Since then, it has been declared as the anthem of this municipality. The festivities begin with the celebration of Holy Mass in the church and then live music where the main orchestras of the country and also local musicians and talents participate.
June 13 is for municipal rejoicing and a large part of the population gathers in the central park to celebrate this important day in the municipality.
Festivities
Since 1912, the patron saint festivities in honor of San Antonio de Padua have been held in June.
In 1913, the Dominican musician Ñico Lora composed the merengue San Antonio, in honor of San Antonio de Padua and the moncionero people. Since then, it has been declared as the anthem of this municipality. The festivities begin with the celebration of Holy Mass in the Parish and then live music where the main orchestras of the country and also local musicians and talents participate.
On June 12 there is a parade from the community of Cepillo to the municipal park.
June 13 is for municipal rejoicing and a large part of the population gathers in the central park to celebrate this important day in the municipality.
For the beginning of March, the moncionero carnival celebration takes place for three days.
In September, the field day is held at theMinor Seminary of Our Lady of Mercedes, owned by the Catholic Church, where hundreds of people gather for the celebration of Mercedes Day.
The main tourist attraction is the Monción Dam, in the southern part of the Municipality.
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