Villa Francisca | |
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Coordinates: 18°30′N69°59′W / 18.500°N 69.983°W Coordinates: 18°30′N69°59′W / 18.500°N 69.983°W | |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Province | Distrito Nacional |
Government | |
• Mayor | David Collado |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 50,185 |
Time zone | UTC-4 UTC |
• Summer (DST) | UTCNone |
Website | http://www.adn.gov.do/ |
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