MOCA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

:''This article is about the city in the Dominican Republic. For other uses, see Moca.''

'Moca' is the capital of Espaillat province in the Dominican Republic.
It is known for it agricultural production. Also known as "La Villa Heroica" (Village of Heroes) due to the amount of brave men and women from Moca who have played a major role in the Dominican Republic's history in bringing down two dictators, Ulises Heureaux and Rafael Trujillo, and bringing democracy back to the country.
Moca has one of the most beautiful churches in the country named Corazon de Jesus (Heart of Jesus). All its pane glass windows are originally from Italy depicting the apostles and Jesus' path to the crucifixion.
The famous Little League baseball pitcher Danny Almonte was born here in 1987. The writer Aída Cartagena Portalatín was also born in Moca, in 1918.
Agriculture forms the primary livelyhood of the inhabitants. Plantain and yucca are main crops. Most crops are harvested by hand.
The overall health of the public is impaired by various diseases including the mosquito-borne illnesses malaria and dengue, and by malnutrition. Traffic-related deaths are also common due to unsafe driving practices and the heavy use of mopeds without helmets.
Several physician groups have worked to improve the health of local residents including Physicians for Peace (Norfolk, VA) and
Fundacion Sol Naciente, a free public clinic which also serves as the local hospital.

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★ Moca City website