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| last = De la Fuente
| first = Santiago
| first = Santiago
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| location = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
| location = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
| language = Spanish }}</ref>
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'''San Fernando de Monte Cristi''', usually just ''Monte Cristi'', is a [[Dominican Republic|Dominican]] [[city]] and the head [[municipality]] of the [[Monte Cristi Province|Monte Cristi]] [[province]], in the northwest of the country.
'''San Fernando de Monte Cristi''', usually just ''Monte Cristi'', is a [[city]] in the [[Dominican Republic]] and the head [[municipality]] of the [[Monte Cristi Province|Monte Cristi]] [[province]], in the northwest of the nation.


==Name==
== Origin of name ==
The name comes from the name given by Columbus on 4 January [[1493]] to the mountain known now as ''El Morro'': ''Monte Cristo'' or ''Monte Christi'' (in [[English language|English]], "[[Mountain]] of [[Christ]]").<ref>{{cite book
The name comes from the name given by Columbus on 4 January 1493 to the mountain known now as ''El Morro'': ''Monte Cristo'' or ''Monte Christi'' ("[[Mountain]] of [[Christ]]").<ref>{{cite book
| last = Columbus
| last = Columbus
| first = Christopher
| first = Christopher
| coauthors = de las Casas, Bartolomé, Dunn, O.C., and Kelley, James E.
| author2 = de las Casas, Bartolomé, Dunn, O.C., and Kelley, James E.
| title = The Diario of Christopher Columbus's First Voyage to America, 1492-1493
| title = The Diario of Christopher Columbus's First Voyage to America, 1492-1493
| url = https://archive.org/details/diarioofchristop00colu
| publisher = University of Oklahoma Press
| publisher = University of Oklahoma Press
| date = 1989
| date = 1989
| location = Norman }}</ref>
| location = Norman | isbn = 9780806121017
}}</ref>


The name of the city has been written of different ways: ''Monte Cristi'' ([[Christopher Columbus|Columbus]]), ''Monte Cristo'' (Ferdinand Columbus), ''Monte Christi'' or ''Monte Christo'' ([[Bartolomé de Las Casas|Las Casas]]), ''Monte Cristy'' and ''Montecristi''. But the name most used is Monte Cristi.<ref name="rodriguez">{{cite book
The name of the city has been written of different ways: ''Monte Cristi'' ([[Christopher Columbus|Columbus]]), ''Monte Cristo'' (Ferdinand Columbus), ''Monte Christi'' or ''Monte Christo'' ([[Bartolomé de Las Casas|Las Casas]]), ''Monte Cristy'' and ''Montecristi''. But the name most used is Monte Cristi.<ref name="rodriguez">{{cite book
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| date = 1972
| date = 1972
| location = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
| location = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
| pages = 284-285 }}</ref>
| pages = 284–285 }}</ref>


When the city was founded again in 1751, the name was changed to the present one, ''San Fernando de Monte Cristi'', after [[Ferdinand VI of Spain|Ferdinand VI]], [[King]] of [[Spain]].
== Population ==
The municipality had, in [[2002]], a total population of 25,776: 12,986 men and 12,790 women. The urban population was 60.63% of the total population.<ref name="censo" />


== Geography ==
==Population==
The [[municipality]] had, in {{Metadata Population Dominican province|YEAR}}, a total population of 24,644: 12,892 men and 11,752 women. The urban population was {{percentage|15141|24644|1 }} of the total population.<ref name="r-pop" />
Monte Cristi is in the northwestern end of the [[Cibao]] Valley, near the Montecristi Bay. The city is just to the north of the mouth of the [[River Yaque del Norte]].

To the north of the city is the western end of the ''Cordillera Septentrional'' (in English, "Northern mountain range"); the last mountain of this mountain range is ''El Morro''.


==History==
The municipality has a total area of 535.87 [[Square kilometers|km²]].<ref name="listado" /> The region around the city is very dry and hot.

== History ==
The city was founded by Juan de Bolaños in 1533;<ref>{{cite book
The city was founded by Juan de Bolaños in 1533;<ref>{{cite book
| last = Pouerié Cordero
| last = Pouerié Cordero
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| location = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
| location = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
| language = Spanish }}</ref> but Rodríguez says that it was in 1545 by Francisco Mesa.<ref name="rodriguez" /> Some families from the [[Canary Islands]] came to live here. Because it was too dry and hot, there was not possibility of any kind of [[farming]], except some [[cattle]] raising, and the city was developed as a [[port]].
| language = Spanish }}</ref> but Rodríguez says that it was in 1545 by Francisco Mesa.<ref name="rodriguez" /> Some families from the [[Canary Islands]] came to live here. Because it was too dry and hot, there was not possibility of any kind of [[farming]], except some [[cattle]] raising, and the city was developed as a [[port]].

The town was destroyed in 1606 by order of the [[Spain|Spanish]] [[government]] and the inhabitants were moved, together with the inhabitants of [[San Felipe de Puerto Plata|Puerto Plata]] inhabitants, away from the northern coast to form the new town of [[Monte Plata]]. In 1751, Monte Cristi was founded again by order of the [[king]] [[Ferdinand VI of Spain]].<ref name="division16">{{Cite web |url=http://www.one.gob.do/Multimedia/Download?ObjId=6159 |format=PDF |title=División Territorial 2015 |publisher=Oficina Nacional de Estadística (ONE) |language=Spanish |pages= |date=October 2015 |accessdate=16 November 2016 |archive-date=14 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114105747/http://www.one.gob.do/Multimedia/Download?ObjId=6159 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Geography==
Monte Cristi is in the northwestern end of the [[Cibao]] Valley, near the Montecristi Bay. The city is just to the north of the mouth of the [[River Yaque del Norte]].

To the north of the city is the western end of the ''Cordillera Septentrional'' ("Northern [[mountain range]]"); the last [[mountain]] of this range is ''El Morro''.

The municipality has a total area of {{Convert|517.4|km2|sqmi|1|abbr=on }} 535.87.<ref name="r-pop" /> The region around the city is very dry and hot.

The [[altitude]] of the city of Monte Cristi is {{Convert|16|m|ft|0|abbr=on }} [[above sea level]].<ref name="fuente" />

===Climate===
Monte Cristi has a [[tropical]] [[savanna]] climate (Köppen-Geiger classification: '''As''') with a pronounced dry season on summer, and an wet season on winter.<ref name="clima">{{cite web |url=http://www.monte-cristi.climatemps.com/ |title =Monte Cristi Climate & Temperature |publisher =Climatemps.com |accessdate =16 November 2016}}</ref>

The [[average]] amount of [[rainfall]] for the year in the city is {{Convert|672.1|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. The month with the most precipitation on average is November with {{Convert|108.2|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} of [[rainfall]], followed by December with {{Convert|84.1|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}.

The driest [[season]] is [[summer]]. The month with the least rainfall on average is July with an average of {{Convert|21.5|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} followed by August, {{Convert|28.1|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}.

Monte Cristi is in a warm region; the average [[temperature]] for the year is {{Convert|26.5 |C|F|0|abbr=on }}. The warmest month, on average, is August with an average temperature of {{Convert|28.5|C|F|1|abbr=on }}. The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of {{Convert|24.1|C|F|2|abbr=on }}.

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|temperature colour = pastel
|Jan high C = 28.9
|Feb high C = 29.4
|Mar high C = 30.2
|Apr high C = 30.5
|May high C = 31.8
|Jun high C = 33.3
|Jul high C = 33.6
|Aug high C = 33.8
|Sep high C = 33.7
|Oct high C = 32.7
|Nov high C = 30.7
|Dec high C = 29.2
|year high C =
|Jan mean C = 24.1
|Feb mean C = 24.5
|Mar mean C = 25.1
|Apr mean C = 25.8
|May mean C = 27.0
|Jun mean C = 28.2
|Jul mean C = 28.4
|Aug mean C = 28.5
|Sep mean C = 28.3
|Oct mean C = 27.5
|Nov mean C = 25.9
|Dec mean C = 24.5
|year mean C =
|Jan low C = 19.2
|Feb low C = 19.6
|Mar low C = 20.1
|Apr low C = 21.1
|May low C = 22.2
|Jun low C = 23.0
|Jul low C = 23.2
|Aug low C = 23.3
|Sep low C = 22.9
|Oct low C = 22.4
|Nov low C = 21.3
|Dec low C = 19.8
|year low C =
|rain colour =
|Jan rain mm = 73.8
|Feb rain mm = 47.3
|Mar rain mm = 47.7
|Apr rain mm = 59.0
|May rain mm = 59.8
|Jun rain mm = 40.1
|Jul rain mm = 21.5
|Aug rain mm = 28.1
|Sep rain mm = 34.8
|Oct rain mm = 67.7
|Nov rain mm = 108.2
|Dec rain mm = 84.1
|year rain mm =
|source 1 = [[NOAA]]<ref name= "NOAA">{{cite web
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| title =Monte Cristi Climate Normals 1961-1990
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| accessdate = 16 November 2016}}</ref>
| date = November 2016
|source 2 = '''Climatemps.com'''<ref name="clima" />
}}
</div>


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
The most important economic activities in the municipality are [[fishing]] and [[salt]] production. [[Farming]] is important near the River Yaque del Norte, and the main [[crop]]s are [[banana]]s and [[rice]].
The most important economic activities in the municipality are [[fishing]] and [[salt]] production. [[Farming]] is important near the River Yaque del Norte, and the main [[crop]]s are [[banana]]s and [[rice]].


[[Tourism]] is also important here, with the different [[beach]]es near the city and people that come here to fish.
[[Tourism]] is also important here, with the different [[beach]]es near the city and people that come here for fishing.


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Provincial capitals of the Dominican Republic}}


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Latest revision as of 02:20, 29 August 2024

Monte Cristi
Municipality
San Fernando de Monte Cristi
El Zapato ("Small shoe"), El Morro, Monte Cristi
El Zapato ("Small shoe"), El Morro, Monte Cristi
Coat of arms of Monte Cristi
Monte Cristi is located in the Dominican Republic
Monte Cristi
Monte Cristi
Coordinates: 19°51′0″N 71°39′0″W / 19.85000°N 71.65000°W / 19.85000; -71.65000
CountryDominican Republic
ProvinceMonte Cristi
Founded1533
Municipality since
1822
Area
 • Total517.4 km2 (199.8 sq mi)
 • Urban11.40 km2 (4.40 sq mi)
Elevation16 m (52 ft)
Population
 (2014)[1]
 • Total24,644
 • Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
 • Urban
15,141
Demonym(s)Montecristeño
(female, montecristeña)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (AST)
Distance115 km (71 mi) to Santiago
270 km (170 mi) to Santo Domingo

San Fernando de Monte Cristi, usually just Monte Cristi, is a city in the Dominican Republic and the head municipality of the Monte Cristi province, in the northwest of the nation.

The name comes from the name given by Columbus on 4 January 1493 to the mountain known now as El Morro: Monte Cristo or Monte Christi ("Mountain of Christ").[4]

The name of the city has been written of different ways: Monte Cristi (Columbus), Monte Cristo (Ferdinand Columbus), Monte Christi or Monte Christo (Las Casas), Monte Cristy and Montecristi. But the name most used is Monte Cristi.[5]

When the city was founded again in 1751, the name was changed to the present one, San Fernando de Monte Cristi, after Ferdinand VI, King of Spain.

Population

[change | change source]

The municipality had, in 2014, a total population of 24,644: 12,892 men and 11,752 women. The urban population was 61.4% of the total population.[1]

The city was founded by Juan de Bolaños in 1533;[6] but Rodríguez says that it was in 1545 by Francisco Mesa.[5] Some families from the Canary Islands came to live here. Because it was too dry and hot, there was not possibility of any kind of farming, except some cattle raising, and the city was developed as a port.

The town was destroyed in 1606 by order of the Spanish government and the inhabitants were moved, together with the inhabitants of Puerto Plata inhabitants, away from the northern coast to form the new town of Monte Plata. In 1751, Monte Cristi was founded again by order of the king Ferdinand VI of Spain.[7]

Geography

[change | change source]

Monte Cristi is in the northwestern end of the Cibao Valley, near the Montecristi Bay. The city is just to the north of the mouth of the River Yaque del Norte.

To the north of the city is the western end of the Cordillera Septentrional ("Northern mountain range"); the last mountain of this range is El Morro.

The municipality has a total area of 517.4 km2 (199.8 sq mi) 535.87.[1] The region around the city is very dry and hot.

The altitude of the city of Monte Cristi is 16 m (52 ft) above sea level.[3]

Monte Cristi has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen-Geiger classification: As) with a pronounced dry season on summer, and an wet season on winter.[8]

The average amount of rainfall for the year in the city is 672.1 mm (26.5 in). The month with the most precipitation on average is November with 108.2 mm (4.3 in) of rainfall, followed by December with 84.1 mm (3.3 in).

The driest season is summer. The month with the least rainfall on average is July with an average of 21.5 mm (0.8 in) followed by August, 28.1 mm (1.1 in).

Monte Cristi is in a warm region; the average temperature for the year is 26.5 °C (80 °F). The warmest month, on average, is August with an average temperature of 28.5 °C (83.3 °F). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 24.1 °C (75.38 °F).

Climate data for Monte Cristi
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 28.9
(84.0)
29.4
(84.9)
30.2
(86.4)
30.5
(86.9)
31.8
(89.2)
33.3
(91.9)
33.6
(92.5)
33.8
(92.8)
33.7
(92.7)
32.7
(90.9)
30.7
(87.3)
29.2
(84.6)
31.5
(88.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 24.1
(75.4)
24.5
(76.1)
25.1
(77.2)
25.8
(78.4)
27.0
(80.6)
28.2
(82.8)
28.4
(83.1)
28.5
(83.3)
28.3
(82.9)
27.5
(81.5)
25.9
(78.6)
24.5
(76.1)
26.5
(79.7)
Average low °C (°F) 19.2
(66.6)
19.6
(67.3)
20.1
(68.2)
21.1
(70.0)
22.2
(72.0)
23.0
(73.4)
23.2
(73.8)
23.3
(73.9)
22.9
(73.2)
22.4
(72.3)
21.3
(70.3)
19.8
(67.6)
21.5
(70.7)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 73.8
(2.91)
47.3
(1.86)
47.7
(1.88)
59.0
(2.32)
59.8
(2.35)
40.1
(1.58)
21.5
(0.85)
28.1
(1.11)
34.8
(1.37)
67.7
(2.67)
108.2
(4.26)
84.1
(3.31)
672.1
(26.47)
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: Climatemps.com[8]

The most important economic activities in the municipality are fishing and salt production. Farming is important near the River Yaque del Norte, and the main crops are bananas and rice.

Tourism is also important here, with the different beaches near the city and people that come here for fishing.

References

[change | change source]
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Consejo Nacional de Población y Familia. "Estamaciones y Proyecciones de la Población Dominicana por Regiones, Provincias, Municipios y Distritos Municipales, 2014" (PDF) (in Spanish). Retrieved 2014-02-02.
  2. "Expansión Urbana de las ciudades capitales de R.D. 1988-2010. Informe Básico" (PDF) (in Spanish). Oficina Nacional de Estadística. April 2015. p. 52. Retrieved 10 December 2016.[permanent dead link]
  3. 3.0 3.1 De la Fuente, Santiago (1976). Geografía Dominicana (in Spanish). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Editora Colegial Quisqueyana.
  4. Columbus, Christopher; de las Casas, Bartolomé, Dunn, O.C., and Kelley, James E. (1989). The Diario of Christopher Columbus's First Voyage to America, 1492-1493. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 9780806121017.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. 5.0 5.1 Rodriguez Demorizi, Emilio (1972). Relaciones Geográficas de Santo Domingo, vol. I. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Sociedad Dominicana de Geografía. pp. 284–285.
  6. Pouerié Cordero, M.M. (1997). Síntesis de ciudades, pueblos e islas del país (in Spanish). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Impresora Mary.
  7. "División Territorial 2015" (in Spanish). Oficina Nacional de Estadística (ONE). October 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  8. 8.0 8.1 "Monte Cristi Climate & Temperature". Climatemps.com. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
  9. "Monte Cristi Climate Normals 1961-1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 16 November 2016.


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