Barahona, Dominican Republic
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Barahona, also known as Santa Cruz de Barahona, is the head municipality of the Barahona province, on the southwest of the country.
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Barahona | |
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Santa Cruz de Barahona | |
Coordinates: 18°12′N 71°06′W | |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Province | Barahona |
Founded /Founder. =Toussaint L'ouverture | 1802 |
Municipality since | 1858 |
Area | |
• Total | 163.02 km2 (62.94 sq mi) |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Population (2012)[3] | |
• Total | 138,159 |
• Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
• Demonym | Barahonero(a) |
Municipal Districts | 3 |
Climate | Aw |
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It is the largest city of the Dominican southwest and the centre of the region.