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Basilica in Higüey, Dominican Republic
Basilica in Higüey, Dominican Republic

Higüey

Dominican Republic
Also known as: Salvaleón de Higüey
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Higüey, city, southeastern Dominican Republic, in the wide coastal lowland. Founded in 1502 by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, Higüey has long been a pilgrimage centre known for its elaborate shrine of the Virgin Mary, which houses a magnificent altar. The city is a commercial as well as a religious and administrative centre. The surrounding area produces cacao, corn (maize), rice, cattle, and dairy products. A paved highway leading eastward from Santo Domingo ends in Higüey; secondary highways run from the town to the northern and southern coasts. Pop. (2002) urban area, 103,502; (2010) urban area, 147,978.

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