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Ramón Santana
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| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Province | San Pedro de Macorís |
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| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 249.92 km2 (96.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2002)[2] | |
| • Total | 9,266 |
| • Density | 37.1/km2 (96/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,963 |
Ramon Santana is a municipality (municipio) of the San Pedro de Macorís province in the Dominican Republic.[3]
Its original name was Guasa (also spelt Guaza) but, in 1899, was changed to Ramón Santana after the twin brother of Pedro Santana.
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The town is on the right side of the Soco river. The Guasa river, a tributary of the Soco, is close to the town.
In 1888, it was made a Puesto Cantonal (a "military post"), similar to the present Municipal district, of the El Seibo province.
In 1938, Ramón Santana was transferred to the San Pedro de Macorís province as a municipality.
In 2002 (the last national census), there were 9,266 persons living in the municipality, and only 1,963 (21.18%) living in the town. The population density was 37 inh./km².[2]
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