Elías Piña Province

Located in the southwestern part of the Dominican Republic, Elías Piña Province extends between the Cordillera Central and Sierra de Neiba mountain ranges at 454 meters elevation.

The province emerged from Spanish colonial settlements, with Bánica founded in 1504 by Diego Velázquez serving as the primary settlement during early colonial times.

Local festivals in Elías Piña Province feature agricultural fairs and religious celebrations, reflecting influences from Dominican, Haitian, indigenous Taino, African, and Spanish traditions.

Transportation to the province occurs through roads leading to Comendador, with regular bus services connecting major towns and municipalities within the region.

The province contains three distinct physiographic regions: Sierra de Neiba, Cordillera Central, and the Artibonite basin, with La Tasajera del Chivito reaching 2179 meters.

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 Elias Pina

GPS coordinates: 18.88333,-71.70000

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:26