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Bonao

Bonao
Official seal of Bonao
Seal
Bonao is located in the Dominican Republic
Bonao
Bonao
Coordinates: 18°57′0″N 70°24′36″W / 18.95000°N 70.41000°W / 18.95000; -70.41000
Country  Dominican Republic
Province Monseñor Nouel
Founded 1495
Municipality since 1865
Area
 • Total 664.37 km2 (256.51 sq mi)
Elevation 173 m (568 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 158,034
 • Density 240/km2 (620/sq mi)
 • Urban 60,044
Distance to
 – Santo Domingo

85 km
Municipal Districts
5
Climate Af

Bonao is the capital of Monseñor Nouel province, Dominican Republic. It is located in the center of the country, to the northwest of the national capital Santo Domingo.

The city is known as "Villa De Las Hortensias" - the town of hydrangeas. The Hortensia is the local flower of Bonao.

Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters also known as 'PASOLA') are the most common form of transportation in the city. There are also taxi and car rental services available. DR-1 (Autopista Duarte) bypasses the city to the east.

A popular annual attraction is the Carnival. Groups that parade in the Carnival start out in "caves" (typically a blocked-off street) where loud music is played. Costumes are often slightly demonic in nature. During Carnival season, there is often a concert in the town square (El Parque Duarte), on Saturday night.

Major League Baseball pitcher Carlos Mármol is from Bonao. Also the singer and music composer, Hector Acosta 'El Torito', is proudly one of the icons of the country. Nelson de la Hoya is another icon in the musical history of Bonao. Luis Días, composer of the popular song "Baile en la Calle" was born in Bonao. Toronto Blue Jays third basemen Juan Francisco "Baby Huey" is from Bonao. Hansel Robles, relief pitcher for the NY Mets is also from Bonao.

Coordinates: 18°57′0″N 70°24′36″W / 18.95000°N 70.41000°W / 18.95000; -70.41000


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