Playa Macao in La Altagracia province, Dominican Republic
Coat of arms
Location of the La Altagracia Province
Country
Dominican Republic
Province since
1944
Government
• Type
Subdivisions
• Body
2 municipalities 5 municipal districts
• Congresspersons
1 Senator 4 Deputies
Area
• Total
3,010.34 km2 (1,162.30 sq mi)
Population
(2014)
• Total
372,289
• Density
120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC-4 (EST)
Area code
1-809 1-829 1-849
ISO 3166-2
DO-11
Postal Code
23000
La Altagracia (Spanish pronunciation: [la altaˈɣɾasja]) is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana is located on the eastern shores of this province. The province was part of the old La Altagracia Province, which split into 2, La Altagracia Province and La Romana Province on February 27, 1961.
The name "La Altagracia"' meaning the "High Grace" commemorates a painting, Our Lady of La Altagracia, which was brought to this area from Spain in the early 16th century. Numerous miracles are attributed to the image.
Currently it is the leading province of the country in terms of tourism, this province has the luxury of having the Punta Cana International Airport which is the most important airport on the island.
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