Los Ríos is a sector in the city of

Santo Domingo , total_type = Total , population_density_km2 = auto , timezone = AST (UTC −4) , area_code_type = Area codes , area_code = 809, 829, 849 , postal_code_type = Postal codes , postal_code = 10100–10699 ( Distrito Nacional) , webs ...

in the

Distrito Nacional The Distrito Nacional (; D.N.) is a subdivision of the Dominican Republic enclosing the capital Santo Domingo. It is not in any of the provinces, but in practice, it acts as a province on its own. Before October 16, 2001, the Distrito Nacional was ...

of the

Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic ( ; es, República Dominicana, ) is a country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles archipelago of the Caribbean region. It occupies the eastern five-eighths of the island, which it shares with ...

. It was founded by ex-president Joaquin Balaguer. Los Ríos is in particular populated by individuals from the

middle class The middle class refers to a class of people in the middle of a social hierarchy, often defined by occupation, income, education, or social status. The term has historically been associated with modernity, capitalism and political debate. Com ...

and

upper class Upper class in modern societies is the social class composed of people who hold the highest social status, usually are the wealthiest members of class society, and wield the greatest political power. According to this view, the upper class is gen ...

. This sector is made up of several districts such as Barrio Azul, Jarro Sucio, Los Multi, Las 8Cienta, La Caña, La Esperanza, Villa Elena, Los Pinos, La Guayubin, and also the areas of large residences, which is next to Diabetes Hospital, the INTEC University and the Botanical Garden. Its main street is the Circunvalacion Avenue.

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Distrito Nacional sectors
Populated places in Santo Domingo {{DominicanRepublic-geo-stub