Altamira

Altamira is a town in the of the . The town's name is the subject of at least two different origin traditions. One asserts that when Christopher Columbus first arrived in the area, he took note of the height of the…
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Imbert and Río Grande.

Town
is a town in the Puerto Plata province of the . The town is named after José María . is situated 6 km north of Altamira.

Village
is a town in the province of the . is situated 6 km southeast of Altamira.

Altamira

Latitude
19.7° or 19° 42′ north
Longitude
-70.8333° or 70° 50′ west
Population
24,100
Elevation
256 metres (840 feet)
Open location code
77FFP528+2M
Geo­Names ID
3512798
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