Elías Piña Province

Elías Piña is a province in southwestern Dominican Republic situated between the Cordillera Central and Sierra de Neiba mountain ranges. The landscape consists mainly of mountainous terrain with agricultural areas, located near the Haitian border.

The region grew from Spanish colonial settlements, with Bánica established in 1504 as an early colonial center. This town became the primary settlement that shaped the region's development.

Local festivals blend Dominican, Haitian, African, and Spanish traditions that you can see in how people celebrate and gather. These influences shape the daily rhythm and create a distinctive character in the region.

Comendador serves as the main transportation hub, accessible by road from other regions. Bus services connect the different towns and municipalities throughout the province.

The province contains three distinct geographical regions with different landscape features. This variety creates different farming zones and natural environments within a relatively compact area.

Location: Dominican Republic

Capital city: Comendador

Elevation above the sea: 454 m

Shares border with: Dajabón Province, Santiago Rodríguez Province, San Juan Province, Independencia, Centre

Address: Elias Pina, Dominican Republic

GPS coordinates: 18.88333,-71.70000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24