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Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic
Barahona Province · Dominican Republic
Santa Cruz de Barahona is a mid-size city in Barahona Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 77,160. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz de Barahona
Barahona, also known as Santa Cruz de Barahona, is the main city of the Barahona Province, in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. It has one of the most active ports in the region, as well as many ecotourism attractions. The city is a centre of sugar production and industry. Barahona is also known for being the only place where the rare Larimar stone can be found.
People
Climate
| Population | 77,160 |
| Population Density | 1,165 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2086°, -71.1007° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | Barahona Province |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz de Barahona
Santa Cruz de Barahona is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (Barahona Province) with a population of 77,160. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in Santa Cruz de Barahona
Santa Cruz de Barahona has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (23.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1661 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 66.2 sq mi (171.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2086°N, 71.1007°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 131 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in |
Santa Cruz de Barahona has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Santa Cruz de Barahona
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Divina Pastora | College | — | — |
| Colegio Jesús en ti Confío | College | — | — |
| Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo | University | — | — |
| Universidad Católica Tecnológica de Barahona | University | — | — |
Schools in Santa Cruz de Barahona
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Bartolita | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Inicial Profesora Alvida Marina Santana Acosta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Prof. José Francisco Quezada Hernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Anaima Tejada Chapman | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Parroquial Academia Franciscana | — | — | — | — |
| Politécnico en Artes Maestro Ramón Oviedo | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Dr. Federico Henríquez y Carvajal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Auxliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Salesiana Santo Domingo Savio | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de Barahona
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma 90.7 FM | merengue 80s 90s, salsa 80s 90s | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Santa Cruz de Barahona
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Larimar |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de Barahona
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Hotels in Santa Cruz de Barahona
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Santa Cruz de Barahona
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Santa Cruz de Barahona
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Cruz de Barahona
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz de Barahona
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz de Barahona
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de Barahona
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz de Barahona
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Rojo Airport | CBJ | Medium Airport |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | Medium Airport |
| Azua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National Airport | COZ | Small Airport |
| Juancho Enriquillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Juan De La Maguana Airport | — | Small Airport |
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Quick Facts
Around Santa Cruz de Barahona
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Santa Cruz de Barahona?
Santa Cruz de Barahona has a population of 77,160 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 1,165 people per square mile, spread across 66.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Barahona?
Santa Cruz de Barahona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.