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Geographic Profile of José Armando Bermúdez National Park in the Dominican Republic

Examine the detailed geographic characteristics of José Armando Bermúdez National Park, covering a total recorded area of 766 square kilometers. This profile details the mountain-dominated terrain, including named peaks such as Loma La Rucilla, and the extensive network of river systems within the park boundaries, set against a subtropical climate and temperate forest habitat.

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High-altitude pine forests in tropical Hispaniola

José Armando Bermúdez National Park

José Armando Bermúdez National Park is a protected mountain area in the Dominican Republic covering approximately 766 square kilometers across the provinces of San Juan, Santiago, and La Vega. The park occupies the northern slopes and central portions of the Cordillera Central, the highest mountain range in the Caribbean. Established in February 1956 alongside José del Carmen Ramírez National Park, it represents one of the oldest protected areas in the country. What makes this park particularly distinctive is its cool, sometimes cold climate despite the Dominican Republic's tropical setting. Temperatures can drop to -9°C in higher elevations and typically range between freezing and 15°C throughout much of the year, creating an unusual alpine environment within the tropics.

Location
Dominican Republic
Park type
National park
Established
1956
Area
766 km²
José Armando Bermúdez National Park Protected Area
Location overview

National territory status and placement in the Dominican Republic

Geographic Setting of José Armando Bermúdez National Park in the Dominican Republic

José Armando Bermúdez National Park is located entirely within the sovereign territory of the Dominican Republic. As a solely terrestrial protected area, the reserve features no marine, coastal, or transboundary zones.
Countries
Dominican Republic
Primary location
Dominican Republic
Geographic setting
Inland
Boundary and coordinates

Mapping the 766 square kilometer protected area and coordinate limits

José Armando Bermúdez National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Limits

Visualizing the mapped outline reveals how the protected terrain is positioned geographically. Related geographic data provides key figures for the total 766 square kilometer area, perimeter, and center coordinates.
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Boundary area
802.2 km²
Boundary perimeter
230 km
Northernmost point
19.302° N
Southernmost point
19.0059° N
Easternmost point
70.8001° W
Westernmost point
71.4408° W
Geographic centre
19.163° N, 71.0966° W
North–south span
32.8 km
East–west span
67.4 km
Parque Nacional José Armando Bermúdez
Terrain and natural features

Explore recorded mountain terrain classifications and internal natural features

José Armando Bermúdez National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Mountain park terrain classifications define the regional landscape of José Armando Bermúdez National Park. Linked feature cards supply names, types, and spatial relationships for recorded natural features within the protected boundary.

Selected named natural features

Rivers

Rio Amina

Rivers

Río Maguá

Peaks

Pico Yaque

2,770 m

Rivers

Arroyo Guácara

Rivers

Río Yaque del Norte

Rivers

Arroyo Guacarita

Environmental setting

Temperate Coniferous Forest Cover, Subtropical Climate Zones, and Mountain Relief

José Armando Bermúdez National Park Environmental Settings and Mapped Terrain Classifications

Recorded mountain relief, temperate coniferous forest cover, and subtropical climate zones provide complementary ways to read the physical setting of José Armando Bermúdez National Park. Stored classifications connect recorded categories to relevant atlas destinations across the protected landscape.
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Subtropical
Water
Minor water
Forest cover
Mostly forested
Seasonality
Year-round

Landscape features

Mountains

Habitat types

Temperate coniferous forest

Park atlas

Compare diverse protected landscapes and mountain ecosystems across the Dominican Republic's Cordillera Central.

Explore Nearby National Parks and Protected Areas Surrounding José Armando Bermúdez

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Mapped protected area in the Dominican Republic's Cordillera Central.

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Area
910 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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East

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Explore early Caribbean colonization and its archaeological landscape.

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IUCN
II
Access
Easy access
Scope
Terrestrial
Water
No major water
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Area
550 km²
Established
1983
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
National parkIndependencia Province
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South

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Exploring protected landscapes and regional context.

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Area
219.58 km²
Established
2009
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
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Northwest

Three Bays Protected Area National Park: Haiti's Extensive Marine and Coastal Protected Landscape

Mapped coral reefs, mangrove forests, and unique regional geography.

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Area
754.06 km²
Established
2014
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
National parkDominican Republic
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Mapped terrain and protected area boundaries in the Dominican Republic.

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Area
826 km²
Established
1976
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
A minimalist watercolor painting showing layers of pale green, yellow, and pink hills behind a marshy foreground with grasses and soft brushwork.
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West

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Area
252.86 km²
Established
1968
Relief
Mountain
Scope
Terrestrial
National parkHaiti
About 91 km away#8 closest

West

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Discover the park's mapped terrain and protected land geography.

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Area
25.28 km²
Established
1968
IUCN
IV
Relief
Mountain
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Continue Exploring José Armando Bermúdez National Park's Protected Landscape and Geography

Deepen your understanding of José Armando Bermúdez National Park's place in the Dominican Republic's atlas. Examine its specific geographic features and the extent of its protected boundaries. This entry provides a foundation for further exploration of its natural landscape and its significance as a national park.