Yamasa, Dominican Republic

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Yamasá
Yamasá (Dominican Republic)
Yamasá
Yamasá
Coordinates: 18°46′12″N 70°1′12″W / 18.77, -70.02
Country Dominican Republic
Province Monte Plata
Population (2008)
 - Total 12 089

The town of Yamasa is located in the Monte Plata area of the Dominican Republic. Yamasa is north of the capital city of Santo Domingo.

The Rio Ozama, one of Dominican Republic's longest rivers, passes through Yamasa

[edit] Farming

Primarily a rural agriculture community, sugar cane, plantains and "Madame Francis" mangoes are common staples grown in Yamasa.

[edit] Famous citizens

  • Baseball Player Cesar Hernandez who played for the Cincinnati Reds was born in Yamasa in 1966

Coordinates: 18°46′N 70°01′W / 18.767, -70.017