Ramón Santana


Ramon Santana is a municipality of the San Pedro de Macorís province in the Dominican Republic.
Its original name was Guasa but, in 1899, was changed to Ramón Santana after the twin brother of Pedro Santana.

Geography

The town is on the right side of the Soco river. The Guasa river, a tributary of the Soco, is close to the town.

History

In 1888, it was made a Puesto Cantonal, 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.