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Samaná, Coastal municipality of Samaná Province, Dominican Republic

The municipality extends across 412 square kilometers of land, featuring a small coastal plain surrounded by the Sierra de Samaná mountain range.

In 1756, families from the Canary Islands established Santa Bárbara de Samaná under the governance of Francisco Rubio y Peñaranda.

The arrival of African American immigrants in 1824 created a distinct community known as Samaná Americans, who maintain their cultural heritage.

The municipality contains two airports: Samaná El Catey International Airport and Arroyo Barril Airport, facilitating access for domestic and international travelers.

From January to March, Samaná Bay becomes a nursery for humpback whales, making the municipality a primary whale-watching destination in the Caribbean.

Location: Samaná Province

Inception: 1756

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

GPS coordinates: 19.20528,-69.33639

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38

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