# Pedernales Province, Enriquillo Region – Municipalities

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Province · Enriquillo Region 

# Pedernales Province

Pedernales Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Enriquillo Region. It had an estimated **35,847 people** in 2023 on 2,078 km² (about 17 per km²). Its main town is Pedernales. It is divided into 2 municipalities. 200 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 114 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 35,847people (2023)
- 2,078km²
- 2municipalities
- 114mapped services

## How many people live in Pedernales Province?

Pedernales Province had an estimated **35,847 people** in 2023 — 9.3% of Enriquillo Region, the least populous of 32 provinces. There are 875 women for every 1,000 men (below the Enriquillo Region figure of 924). Spread over 2,078 km², that is about **17 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 32 provinces.

31.4% of people are children under 15 and 6.6% 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 61 children and older people.

0–4 ****3,689**

5–9 ****3,774**

10–14 ****3,779**

15–19 ****3,487**

20–24 ****3,045**

25–29 ****2,749**

30–34 ****2,504**

35–39 ****2,329**

40–44 ****2,001**

45–49 ****1,847**

50–54 ****1,707**

55–59 ****1,411**

60–64 ****1,170**

65–69 ****908**

70–74 ****602**

75–79 ****412**

80+ ****433**

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 Pedernales Province?

Pedernales Province lies in [Enriquillo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 2 other provinces: [Barahona Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/barahona/) and [Independencia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/independencia/). By area it is the 7th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 29.6% of [Enriquillo Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/). The centre of Pedernales Province is about 182 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 54 km from Santa Cruz de Barahona, the main town of Enriquillo Region. The centre point is at 17.9433° N, 71.5252° 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 Pedernales Province

OpenStreetMap lists 18 named sights in Pedernales Province: 7 beachs; 4 nature reserves; 2 caves; 2 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 waterfall.

- La agüita · waterfall
- Parque Nacional Jaragua · nature reserve
- Área Nacional de Recreo Playa Blanca · nature reserve
- Área Nacional de Recreo Playa Larga · nature reserve
- Área Nacional de Recreo Playa de Cabo Rojo - Pedernales · nature reserve
- Balneario La Roquita · beach
- Playa Bahía de las Águilas · beach
- Playa Bucanye · beach
- Playa Salinas · beach
- Playa de Cabo Rojo · beach
- Playa de Pedernales · beach
- ⛱ playa de arcángel · beach
- Pelempito Canyon Visitor Center · viewpoint
- mirador las Mercedes · viewpoint
- Balneario El Mulito · attraction
- Flamencos · attraction
- Cueva El Guanal · cave
- Cueva La Poza · 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: Pedernales 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) · Barahona55 km
- Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) · Port-au-Prince108 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:10) and shortest in Dec (about 11.1 hours, sunrise around 07:09, 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 Pedernales Province

Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services 

[Oviedo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/pedernales/oviedo/) 959 2 2 

[Pedernales](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/pedernales/pedernales/) 1,120 2 112 

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 Pedernales Province

- Pedernales11,072
- Oviedo2,671
- Juancho1,623

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 Pedernales Province

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

### Water

4 lakes; 1 river or stream.

- Laguna Dulce
- Laguna Piticabo
- Laguna de Manuel Matos
- Laguna de Oviedo
- Río Mulito

### Coast and islands

21 headlands; 13 beaches; 5 islands; 1 bay.

- Bahía de las Águilas
- Cabo Mongó
- Cabo Pequeño
- Cayo Mondesí
- Cayo Pisaje
- Cayo del Papayo
- Isla Alto Velo
- Isla Beata
- Playa Blanca
- Playa Caliente
- Playa Caño de Bucán Base
- Playa Chiquita
- Playa Ferdiná
- Playa Inglesa
- Playa Larga
- Playa Perdina
- Playa Plena de Icacos
- Playa de Blanco
- Playa de Costinilla
- Playa de Mosquea
- Playa de Piticabo
- Punta Agujero Azul
- Punta Arena
- Punta Beata

…and 16 more.

### Hills and mountains

33 hills; 4 mountains; 1 mountain pass.

- El Aceitillar · 1,998 m
- Loma La Manigua · 1,654 m
- Loma Los Platanitos · 1,313 m
- Loma Gran Sampié · 869 m
- Loma Bucán Criollo · 671 m
- Loma La Cerita · 616 m
- Loma Saguá · 586 m
- Loma de Guacabrite · 540 m
- Loma Cañada La Negra · 495 m
- Loma Manuel Golla · 449 m
- Cerro de la Malagueta · 432 m
- Loma del Pino · 312 m
- Cerro Caballo · 293 m
- Cerro de Manguito · 282 m
- Cerro de Cuca · 280 m
- Loma del Burro · 243 m
- Loma Plena Citrón · 233 m
- Loma del Guano · 233 m
- Loma de Chendo · 226 m
- Loma de Casurdo · 225 m
- Loma las Cabras · 222 m
- Paso Sena · 191 m
- Cerro de Bucán Nicolás · 176 m
- Loma de Peblique · 163 m

…and 14 more.

### Getting around

1 airfield; 1 lighthouse.

- Cabo Rojo Airport
- Isla Alto Velo Light

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 Pedernales Province and the best time to visit

In Pedernales Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (24 °C). About 692 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (101 mm) and the driest Feb (21 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 24 

Feb 24 21 

Mar 24 33 

Apr 25 44 

May 25 73 

Jun 26 56 

Jul 26 57 

Aug 26 87 

Sep 26 60 

Oct 26 101 

Nov 25 97 

Dec 24 38 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Pedernales Province

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

- Hospitals14
- Banks4
- Petrol pumps5
- Hotels32
- Shopping malls1
- Schools12
- Colleges and universities5
- Pharmacies5
- Restaurants33
- Police stations3

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 Pedernales Province?In Enriquillo Region, Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Pedernales Province?35,847 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Pedernales Province?About 25 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Pedernales Province?About 17 people per km²
- What borders Pedernales Province?Barahona Province and Independencia Province
- What is there to see in Pedernales Province?Balneario El Mulito, Balneario La Roquita, Cueva El Guanal, Cueva La Poza
- What time zone is Pedernales Province in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Pedernales Province?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Pedernales Province?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Pedernales Province?Pedernales
- What is the highest point in Pedernales Province?El Aceitillar (1,998 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pedernales Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Pedernales Province?14 mapped
- How many banks are in Pedernales Province?4 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Pedernales Province?5 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pedernales Province?DO0604 (OCHA common operational dataset)