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La Altagracia (aka Higüey) is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. It includes the offshore island of Isla Saona. Until 1968 it included what is now La Romana province.
The name commemorates a painting, Our Lady of La Altagracia, which was brought here from Spain in the early 16th century. Miracles are attributed to it.
Municipalities
Salvaleón de Higüey
San Rafael del Yuma
Municipal districts
La Laguna de Nisibón
Otra Banda
Capital: Salvaleón de Higüey
Area: 2,474 km²
Population (2000 est.): 128,627
Population Density: 52.0 / km²

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