Population Distribution in Santo Domingo: Urban Areas and Districts

Over 3.5 million people (35% of DR's population) live in Santo Domingo's urban area, comprising:

• Distrito Nacional – City center, ~1M people, 100 km²; landmarks: Catedral Primada, Alcázar de Colón, Parque Independencia.
• Santo Domingo Este – East of Ozama River, ~1.5M; rapid growth, Parque Mirador del Este.
• Santo Domingo Oeste – West of Ozama, ~1M; growth, Parque Jardín Botánico Nacional.
• Santo Domingo Norte – North, ~700K; more rural, farms, small towns.