Esperanza, Dominican Republic
Esperanza is a municipality (''municipio'') of the Valverde province in the Dominican Republic. Within the municipality there are four municipal districts (''distritos municipal''): Boca de Mao, Jicomé, Maizal and Paradero. As of the 2002 census the municipality had a total population of 70,588 inhabitants, 52,732 living in its urban settlements and 17,856 in its rural districts (''Secciones''). For comparison with other municipalities and municipal districts see the list of municipalities and municipal districts of the Dominican Republic. History A village founded in 1495 on the lands of Cacique Caonabo, it ceased to exist for a century and a farmhouse and a herd reappeared at the beginning of the 17th century. When the cities of Guajaba, Puerto Real de Bayajá, and Monte Cristi were destroyed during the government of Antonio Osorio, this population was forced to emigrate to the southern part of the country and those who did not accept this order founded the Hato Espera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Provinces Of The Dominican Republic
A province is almost always an administrative division within a country or state. The term derives from the ancient Roman ''provincia'', which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire's territorial possessions outside Italy. The term ''province'' has since been adopted by many countries. In some countries with no actual provinces, "the provinces" is a metaphorical term meaning "outside the capital city". While some provinces were produced artificially by colonial powers, others were formed around local groups with their own ethnic identities. Many have their own powers independent of central or federal authority, especially in Canada and Pakistan. In other countries, like China or France, provinces are the creation of central government, with very little autonomy. Etymology The English word ''province'' is attested since about 1330 and derives from the 13th-century Old French , which itself comes from the Latin word , which referred to the sphere ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rural
In general, a rural area or a countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas and areas with forestry typically are described as rural. Different countries have varying definitions of ''rural'' for statistical and administrative purposes. In rural areas, because of their unique economic and social dynamics, and relationship to land-based industry such as agriculture, forestry and resource extraction, the economics are very different from cities and can be subject to boom and bust cycles and vulnerability to extreme weather or natural disasters, such as droughts. These dynamics alongside larger economic forces encouraging to urbanization have led to significant demographic declines, called rural flight, where economic incentives encourage younger populations to go to cities for education and access to jobs, leaving older, less educated and less wealthy populat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hector Noesi
In Greek mythology, Hector (; grc, Ἕκτωρ, Hektōr, label=none, ) is a character in Homer's Iliad. He was a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. Hector led the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing countless Greek warriors. He was ultimately killed in single combat by Achilles, who later dragged his dead body around the city of Troy behind his chariot. Etymology In Greek, is a derivative of the verb wikt:ἔχειν, ἔχειν ''ékhein'', archaic form * grc, ἕχειν, hékhein, label=none ('to have' or 'to hold'), from Proto-Indo-European *''wikt:Reconstruction:Proto-Indo-European/seǵʰ-, seɡ́ʰ-'' ('to hold'). , or as found in Aeolic poetry, is also an epithet of Zeus in his capacity as 'he who holds [everything together]'. Hector's name could thus be taken to mean 'holding fast'. Description Hector was described by the chronicler John Malalas, Malalas in his account of the ''Chronography'' as "dark- ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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David Ortiz
David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975), nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican-American former designated hitter (DH) and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played in the American League (AL) from 1997 to 2016, primarily with the Boston Red Sox. After playing parts of six seasons with the Minnesota Twins with unremarkable results, Ortiz moved to the Red Sox, where he played a leading role in ending the team's 86-year World Series championship drought in 2004, as well as winning championships in 2007 and 2013; he was named the World Series Most Valuable Player in 2013. In his first five seasons with the club, he averaged 41 home runs and 128 runs batted in, leading the AL twice in the latter category and setting the team's single-season record of 54 home runs in 2006; he finished in the top five of the AL's Most Valuable Player voting all five years. Used almost exclusively as a DH during his 14 seasons with the Red Sox, he was a ten-time All-Star and a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Giselle Tavera
Giselle Tavera Madera (born July 14, 1993), known professionally as Giselle Tavera, is a Dominican singer. Early life Tavera was born in Esperanza, Dominican Republic, and later immigrated to Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at the age of seven. Tavera states that she grew up surrounded by Culture of the Dominican Republic, Dominican and Culture of Mexico, Mexican cultures. Career Tavera sings in both English and Spanish. Five of her songs were ranked on Billboard charts, ''Billboards Tropical Airplay chart. Examples of her songs include a bachata (music), bachata version of "All I Want for Christmas Is You and a cover of Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper song), Time After Time". Her album ''Somos Más'' which has bilingual songs. In 2013, Tavera sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" for a Philadelphia Eagles game. In preparation for an album, Tavera recorded songs with Tito Nieves and Luis Vargas (musician), Luis Vargas. At the 2017 Golden Latin Awards in Pennsylvania, Ta ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Seranthony Domínguez
Seranthony Ambioris Domínguez Taveras (born November 25, 1994) is a People of the Dominican Republic, Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He signed with the Phillies as an international free agent, in 2011. Domínguez made his MLB debut in 2018. Early life Domínguez was born in Esperanza, Dominican Republic, Esperanza Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic. As to where his unusual first name comes from, ''Baseball America'' reported: "'I’m not sure where it comes from,' Seranthony Domínguez said with a laugh. 'I think it’s something my parents heard on TV.'" Career Philadelphia Phillies Minor leagues Domínguez signed with the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent in October 2011 for $25,000. He made his professional debut in 2012 with the DSL Phillies and spent the whole season with them, going 4–4 with a 3.48 Earned run average, ERA and 40 strikeouts in 67 innings in 15 games (11 starts). In 201 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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José Leclerc
José Ramón Leclerc (born December 19, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2016. Early life José Ramón Leclerc was born on December 19, 1993, in Esperanza, Dominican Republic. Professional career Minor leagues Leclerc signed with the Texas Rangers as an international free agent on November 20, 2010. Leclerc made his professional debut in 2011 with the DSL Rangers, posting a 3–1 win–loss record with a 2.36 earned run average (ERA) and 27 strikeouts in innings pitched. He returned to the DSL Rangers for the 2012 season, pitching to a 3–1 record, a 1.54 ERA, and 41 strikeouts in innings. In 2013, Leclerc pitched for the Hickory Crawdads of the Class A South Atlantic League. He had a 3–4 record with a 3.36 ERA and 77 strikeouts in 59 innings. He spent the 2014 season with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Class A-Advanced Carolina League and finished the season with a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Esperanza Dominican Republic
Esperanza is the Spanish word for hope, and may refer to: Places Philippines * Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, a municipality * Esperanza, Masbate, a municipality * Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, a municipality United States * Esperanza, Mississippi, an unincorporated community * Esperanza, New York, historic name of the village of Athens * Esperanza, Hudspeth County, Texas, an unincorporated community * Esperanza, Montgomery County, Texas, a ghost town * Esperanza, Puerto Rico, a town in Vieques * Esperanza (Jerusalem, New York), an historic home in Jerusalem, New York Other * Esperanza Base, a settlement in Antarctica * Esperanza, Santa Fe, a city in Argentina * Esperanza, Belize, a village in Cayo District, Belize * La Esperanza, Norte de Santander, Colombia, a municipality and town * Esperanza (Ranchuelo), a village in Cuba * Esperanza, Dominican Republic, a municipality in Valverde province * La Esperanza, Ecuador, a town and parish * La Esperanza, Quetzaltenango, Guatemal ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Municipalities And Municipal Districts Of The Dominican Republic
The municipalities of the Dominican Republic are, after the regions and the provinces, the third level of the political and administrative division of the Dominican Republic. The division of provinces into municipalities (''municipios'') is established in the Constitution and further regulated by Law 5220 on the Territorial Division of the Dominican Republic. It was enacted in 1959 and has been frequently amended to create new provinces, municipalities and lower-level administrative units. Municipalities may be further divided into ''secciones'' (literally: sections) and ''parajes'' (literally: places or neighborhoods). Municipal districts (''distritos municipales'') may be formed in the case of municipalities with several urban centres. Law 176-07 replaced ''Law Nº 3455 de Organización Municipal'' from January, 29, 1953; that had long served as the basis for municipal administration, see The provinces as the second level of political and administrative division contain at lea ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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District
A district is a type of administrative division that, in some countries, is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions of municipalities, school district, or political district. By country/region Afghanistan In Afghanistan, a district (Persian ps, ولسوالۍ ) is a subdivision of a province. There are almost 400 districts in the country. Australia Electoral districts are used in state elections. Districts were also used in several states as cadastral units for land titles. Some were used as squatting districts. New South Wales had several different types of districts used in the 21st century. Austria In Austria, the word is used with different meanings in three different contexts: * Some of the tasks of the administrative branch of the national and regional governments are fulfilled by the 95 district administrative offices (). The area a dis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Urban Area
An urban area, built-up area or urban agglomeration is a human settlement with a high population density and infrastructure of built environment. Urban areas are created through urbanization and are categorized by urban morphology as cities, towns, conurbations or suburbs. In urbanism, the term contrasts to rural areas such as villages and hamlets; in urban sociology or urban anthropology it contrasts with natural environment. The creation of earlier predecessors of urban areas during the urban revolution led to the creation of human civilization with modern urban planning, which along with other human activities such as exploitation of natural resources led to a human impact on the environment. "Agglomeration effects" are in the list of the main consequences of increased rates of firm creation since. This is due to conditions created by a greater level of industrial activity in a given region. However, a favorable environment for human capital development would also be genera ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Valverde Province
Valverde () is a province of the Dominican Republic. It was split from Santiago Province in 1959. It is in the northwestern part of the country. Its capital city is Santa Cruz de Mao. It was created on 1959. It was a municipality of the Santiago province before being elevated to the category of province. Municipalities and municipal districts The province as of June 20, 2006 was divided into the following municipalities (''municipio'') and municipal districts (''distrito municipal'' - D.M.) and the municipal Seat (''distrito cabecera'' - D.C.) within them: * Santa Cruz de Mao, head municipality of the province ** Ámina (D.M.) ** Guatapanal (D.M.) ** Pueblo Nuevo (D.M.) *Esperanza ** Boca de Mao (D.M.) ** Jicomé (M.D.) ** Maizal (M.D.) ** Paradero (M.D.) *Laguna Salada ** Cruce de Guayacanes (D.M.) ** Jaibon (D.M.) ** La Caya (D.M.) The following is a sortable table of the municipalities with population figures as of the 2012 census; the population figures for the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |