# Baoruco Province, Enriquillo Region – Municipalities

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Province · Enriquillo Region 

# Baoruco Province

Baoruco Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Enriquillo Region. It had an estimated **101,922 people** in 2023 on 1,284 km² (about 79 per km²). Its main town is Neiba. It is divided into 5 municipalities. 165 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 66 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 101,922people (2023)
- 1,284km²
- 5municipalities
- 66mapped services

## How many people live in Baoruco Province?

Baoruco Province had an estimated **101,922 people** in 2023 — 26.4% of Enriquillo Region, 23rd of 32 provinces. There are 906 women for every 1,000 men (below the Enriquillo Region figure of 924). Spread over 1,284 km², that is about **79 people per km²**, 21st of 32 provinces.

32.0% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 25 years (it is 25 across Enriquillo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 68 children and older people.

0–4 ****10,986**

5–9 ****11,052**

10–14 ****10,575**

15–19 ****9,986**

20–24 ****9,253**

25–29 ****8,433**

30–34 ****7,123**

35–39 ****5,679**

40–44 ****4,815**

45–49 ****4,120**

50–54 ****3,951**

55–59 ****3,744**

60–64 ****3,420**

65–69 ****2,887**

70–74 ****2,324**

75–79 ****1,663**

80+ ****1,911**

Source: [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, population 2023 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-dom).

## Where is Baoruco Province?

Baoruco Province lies in [Enriquillo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 4 other provinces: [Azua Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/), [Barahona Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/barahona/), [Independencia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/) and [San Juan Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/). By area it is the 17th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 18.3% of [Enriquillo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/). The centre of Baoruco Province is about 152 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 40 km from Santa Cruz de Barahona, the main town of Enriquillo Region. The centre point is at 18.4895° N, 71.3308° W.

Source: [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-dom).

## Things to see in and around Baoruco Province

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Baoruco Province: 3 nature reserves; 1 monument.

- Monumento Natural Las Marías · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional La Gran Sabana · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Sierra de Neiba · nature reserve
- Monumento a la Identidad de Jaragua · monument

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Baoruco Province

- Time zoneUTC−4, no daylight saving · America/Santo_Domingo
- CurrencyPeso (DOP)
- Country calling code+1-809 and 1-829
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 110 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) · Barahona35 km
- Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) · Port-au-Prince102 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:08) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:09, sunset around 18:11).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Municipalities of Baoruco Province

Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services 

[Galván](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/baoruco/galvan/) 281 2 11 

[Los Ríos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/baoruco/los-rios/) 149 2 3 

[Neiba](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/baoruco/neiba/) 282 2 28 

[Tamayo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/baoruco/tamayo/) 434 7 16 

[Villa Jaragua](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/baoruco/villa-jaragua/) 137 1 8 

Source: [Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-dom); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Largest towns in Baoruco Province

- Neiba18,670
- Villa Jaragua9,248
- Tamayo6,429
- Galván6,027
- Los Ríos4,440
- El Palmar2,445
- La Uvilla2,178

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Baoruco Province

Named natural and historic features inside Baoruco Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

29 rivers and streams.

- Arroyo Bao
- Arroyo Caimán
- Arroyo Don Juan
- Arroyo Fortuna
- Arroyo Guanarate
- Arroyo Hato Viejo
- Arroyo Sufri
- Cañada Cuba
- Cañada Dos Brazos
- Cañada El Jobo
- Cañada El Mamey
- Cañada El Manantial
- Cañada Honda
- Cañada Jacinto
- Cañada La Penda
- Cañada Mamá Linda
- Cañada Paso de Piedra
- Cañada del Saltadero
- Cañada del Yeso
- Caño Colorado
- Caño Las Marías
- Caño Ramillo
- Caño Seco
- Caño de Geraldo

…and 5 more.

### Hills and mountains

45 mountains; 31 hills; 2 mountain passes; 1 peak; 1 valley.

- Loma El Fuerte · 1,779 m
- Loma Yerbabuena · 1,752 m
- Loma La Esperanza · 1,548 m
- Loma del Hato · 1,548 m
- Loma Meregildo · 1,465 m
- Cerro La Culata · 1,419 m
- Loma Pinar Fresco · 1,402 m
- Loma Los Amaceyes · 1,386 m
- Loma Palo de Burro · 1,382 m
- Loma Sucia · 1,369 m
- Loma Sarabanda · 1,222 m
- Loma Las Petacas · 1,220 m
- Loma Cucurucho · 1,209 m
- Loma El Pozo · 1,192 m
- Loma Piedra Candela · 1,172 m
- Loma Sobacón · 1,152 m
- Cerro de la Iguana · 1,134 m
- Loma La Fortuna · 1,130 m
- Loma Bucán Solí · 1,128 m
- Loma Los Caballos · 1,087 m
- Loma de los Guabos · 1,081 m
- Firme de las Tinas · 1,040 m
- Loma de Panza · 984 m
- Loma El Barro · 969 m

…and 56 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Baoruco Province and the best time to visit

In Baoruco Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 542 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (73 mm) and the driest Feb (18 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 19 

Feb 24 18 

Mar 25 25 

Apr 26 41 

May 26 67 

Jun 26 42 

Jul 27 43 

Aug 27 69 

Sep 27 48 

Oct 26 73 

Nov 25 63 

Dec 24 33 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Baoruco Province

Places mapped inside Baoruco Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals8
- Banks6
- Petrol pumps6
- Hotels3
- Shopping malls1
- Schools35
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants5
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Baoruco Province?In Enriquillo Region, Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Baoruco Province?101,922 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Baoruco Province?About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Baoruco Province?About 79 people per km²
- What borders Baoruco Province?Azua Province, Barahona Province, Independencia Province and San Juan Province
- What is there to see in Baoruco Province?Monumento Natural Las Marías, Monumento a la Identidad de Jaragua, Parque Nacional La Gran Sabana, Parque Nacional Sierra de Neiba
- What time zone is Baoruco Province in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Baoruco Province?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Baoruco Province?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Baoruco Province?Neiba
- What is the highest point in Baoruco Province?Loma El Fuerte (1,779 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Baoruco Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Baoruco Province?8 mapped
- How many banks are in Baoruco Province?6 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Baoruco Province?6 mapped
- What is the P-code of Baoruco Province?DO0601 (OCHA common operational dataset)