# Independencia Province, Enriquillo Region – Municipalities > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/ Province · Enriquillo Region # Independencia Province Independencia Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Enriquillo Region. It had an estimated **60,010 people** in 2023 on 1,769 km² (about 34 per km²). Its main town is Jimaní. It is divided into 6 municipalities. 111 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 39 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 60,010people (2023) - 1,769km² - 6municipalities - 39mapped services ## How many people live in Independencia Province? Independencia Province had an estimated **60,010 people** in 2023 — 15.5% of Enriquillo Region, 29th of 32 provinces. There are 954 women for every 1,000 men (above the Enriquillo Region figure of 924). Spread over 1,769 km², that is about **34 people per km²**, 31st of 32 provinces. 34.3% of people are children under 15 and 7.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 25 across Enriquillo Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 72 children and older people. 0–4 ****6,853** 5–9 ****6,956** 10–14 ****6,750** 15–19 ****6,080** 20–24 ****5,250** 25–29 ****4,524** 30–34 ****3,986** 35–39 ****3,436** 40–44 ****2,862** 45–49 ****2,530** 50–54 ****2,320** 55–59 ****2,069** 60–64 ****1,815** 65–69 ****1,560** 70–74 ****1,177** 75–79 ****881** 80+ ****961** 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 Independencia Province? Independencia Province lies in [Enriquillo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Baoruco Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/baoruco/), [Barahona Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/barahona/), [Elías Piña Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/elias-pina/), [Pedernales Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/pedernales/) and [San Juan Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/). By area it is the 11th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 25.2% of [Enriquillo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/). The centre of Independencia Province is about 194 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 70 km from Santa Cruz de Barahona, the main town of Enriquillo Region. The centre point is at 18.4141° N, 71.7308° 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 Independencia Province OpenStreetMap lists 12 named sights in Independencia Province: 7 nature reserves; 2 attractions; 2 caves; 1 monument. - Monumento Natural Las Caobas · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Las Caobas · nature reserve - Monumento Natural Manantiales de las Barías · nature reserve - Parque Nacional Sierra de Bahoruco · nature reserve - Refugio de Vida Silvestre Laguna Cabral o Rincón · nature reserve - Reserva Biológica Loma Charco Azul · nature reserve - norte de pedernales · nature reserve - Boats to Isla Cabritos · attraction - Parque Nacional Lago Enriquillo · attraction - Cueva Las Caritas · cave - Enriqullio · monument - Sumidero Los Bolos · cave 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: Independencia 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 - Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) · Port-au-Prince62 km - Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) · Barahona67 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:10, sunset around 18:13). 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 Independencia Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Cristóbal](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/cristobal/) 159 2 4 [Duvergé](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/duverge/) 441 2 11 [Jimaní](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/jimani/) 472 3 8 [La Descubierta](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/la-descubierta/) 192 1 9 [Mella](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/mella/) 383 2 3 [Postrer Río](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/postrer-rio/) 123 2 4 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 Independencia Province - Duvergé13,405 - Jimaní6,567 - La Descubierta5,521 - Postrer Río3,078 - Cristóbal2,735 - Mella2,024 - Guayabal1,504 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 Independencia Province Named natural and historic features inside Independencia Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 9 rivers and streams; 2 lakes. - Arroyo Escondido - Cañada La Furnia - Caño La Tuna - Caño del Borne Blanco - Laguna Mella - Laguna en Medio - Río Bermesí - Río Guayabal - Río La Descubierta - Río Las Damas - Río de Las Barías ### Hills and mountains 29 mountains; 22 hills. - Morne Vincent · 2,310 m - Loma Los Aguacates · 2,118 m - El Firme · 1,925 m - El Firme · 1,749 m - Loma de los Pinos · 1,461 m - Monte Palma · 1,315 m - Loma La Barranca · 1,300 m - Loma de los Pinos · 1,205 m - Loma de la Malagueta · 1,134 m - Loma de Juancho · 1,124 m - Loma de la Mata de Naranja · 1,092 m - Loma de los Charcos · 939 m - Loma del Agua · 875 m - Loma La Flecha · 842 m - Loma La Macha · 796 m - Cerro Colorado · 690 m - Loma de la Sequía · 664 m - Cerros Piedras Prietas · 646 m - Loma El Guapén · 646 m - Loma del Charco Azul · 595 m - Loma Grande · 572 m - Loma de las Iglesias · 559 m - Loma Casimiro · 543 m - Loma Mal Paso · 529 m …and 27 more. ### Getting around 1 airfield; 1 bridge. - Las Lajas - Puente Tuna 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 Independencia Province and the best time to visit In Independencia Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 524 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (76 mm) and the driest Feb (17 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 23 19 Feb 24 17 Mar 24 26 Apr 26 40 May 26 64 Jun 26 41 Jul 27 38 Aug 27 66 Sep 27 45 Oct 26 76 Nov 25 62 Dec 23 29 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Independencia Province Places mapped inside Independencia Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals10 - Banks2 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels5 - Shopping malls1 - Schools12 - Restaurants2 - Police stations2 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 Independencia Province?In Enriquillo Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of Independencia Province?60,010 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Independencia Province?About 23 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Independencia Province?About 34 people per km² - What borders Independencia Province?Baoruco Province, Barahona Province, Elías Piña Province, Pedernales Province and San Juan Province - What is there to see in Independencia Province?Boats to Isla Cabritos, Cueva Las Caritas, Enriqullio, Monumento Natural Las Caobas - What time zone is Independencia Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Independencia Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Independencia Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Independencia Province?Duvergé - What is the highest point in Independencia Province?Morne Vincent (2,310 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Independencia Province?January to December - How many hospitals are in Independencia Province?10 mapped - How many banks are in Independencia Province?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Independencia Province?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Independencia Province?DO0603 (OCHA common operational dataset)