Baní
Municipality in Peravia, Dominican Republic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Baní?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Baní is a capital town of the Peravia Province, Dominican Republic. It is the commercial and manufacturing center in the southern region of Valdesia. The town is located 65 km south of the capital city Santo Domingo.
Quick Facts Country, Province ...
Baní | |
---|---|
Municipality | |
Peravia | |
Coordinates: 18°17′24″N 70°19′48″W | |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Province | Peravia |
Founded | 1764 (260 years ago) |
Municipality since | 1845 |
Area | |
• Total | 642.75 km2 (248.17 sq mi) |
Elevation | 61 m (200 ft) |
Population (2014)[3] | |
• Total | 145,595 |
• Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
• Urban | 120,354 |
• Demonym | Banilejo(a) |
Distance to – Santo Domingo | 65 km |
Municipal Districts | 9 |
Climate | Aw |
Close
Baní is the headquarters of the Southcentral General Directorate of the National Police, the Central Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and the South Regional Directorate of the General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transport (DIGESETT).