Barahona Province, Coastal province in southwestern Dominican Republic
The province spans 1,739 square kilometers from Caribbean coastline to inland regions, containing 11 municipalities with Santa Cruz de Barahona as its capital.
The province received its name from Spanish settlers, including Francisco and Gabriel Barahona, who arrived during Columbus's expeditions in the 1490s.
Each municipality in Barahona Province maintains sugar production traditions, with local communities operating processing facilities and maintaining agricultural practices.
Visitors reach the province through María Montez International Airport or by taking a three-hour drive from Santo Domingo on the main coastal highway.
The province contains the only mines of Larimar, a rare blue variety of pectolite found exclusively in this region of the Dominican Republic.
Location: Dominican Republic
Inception: 1844
Capital city: Santa Cruz de Barahona
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Shares border with: Pedernales Province, Independencia, Baoruco Province, Azua Province
GPS coordinates: 18.20000,-71.10000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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