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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Salvaleón de Higüey Written by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot In full: Salvaleón de Higüey (Show more) See all related content 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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