Bonao (bo-NOU), city (1993 pop. 61,147), central Dominican Republic, Monseñor Nouel prov., 22 mi/35 km SSE of La Vega; 18°55'N 70°28'W. Agr. center (coffee, cacao, fruit); nickel deposits. Named for a fort built here by Christopher Columbus.
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