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Moca at a glance

  • Moca has about 62,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of the Dominican Republic.
  • It's the largest place in the Espaillat Province.
  • Santo Domingo, the largest city in the Dominican Republic, is about 122 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Santiago de los Caballeros, about 19 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Salcedo (11 km), La Vega (19 km) and San Francisco de Macorís (30 km).

Where to meet in Moca

Moca is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Salcedo is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Moca: questions and answers

How far around Moca can I search?

Within 50 km of Moca there are 24 towns and cities — Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata and San Francisco de Macorís among them — with more than 1.8 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Moca free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Moca and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Moca real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Moca?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the Dominican Republic or abroad.

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