# Azua Province, Valdesia Region – Municipalities & Population > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/ Province · Valdesia Region # Azua Province Azua Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Valdesia Region. It had an estimated **223,346 people** in 2023 on 2,682 km² (about 83 per km²). Its main town is Azua. It is divided into 10 municipalities. 297 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 117 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 223,346people (2023) - 2,682km² - 10municipalities - 117mapped services ## How many people live in Azua Province? Azua Province had an estimated **223,346 people** in 2023 — 19.7% of Valdesia Region, 12th of 32 provinces. There are 896 women for every 1,000 men (below the Valdesia Region figure of 973). Spread over 2,682 km², that is about **83 people per km²**, 20th of 32 provinces. 29.0% of people are children under 15 and 8.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 27 across Valdesia Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people. 0–4 ****20,902** 5–9 ****22,015** 10–14 ****21,764** 15–19 ****20,160** 20–24 ****18,622** 25–29 ****17,183** 30–34 ****16,048** 35–39 ****14,663** 40–44 ****13,086** 45–49 ****11,649** 50–54 ****10,533** 55–59 ****9,276** 60–64 ****8,185** 65–69 ****6,908** 70–74 ****5,124** 75–79 ****3,437** 80+ ****3,791** 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 Azua Province? Azua Province lies in [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 6 other provinces: [Baoruco Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/baoruco/), [Barahona Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/enriquillo/barahona/), [La Vega Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/), [Peravia Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/peravia/), [San José de Ocoa Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-jose-de-ocoa/) and [San Juan Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/). By area it is the 4th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 48.2% of [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/). The centre of Azua Province is about 108 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 87 km from San Cristóbal, the main town of Valdesia Region. The centre point is at 18.6257° N, 70.9047° 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 Azua Province OpenStreetMap lists 25 named sights in Azua Province: 7 beachs; 7 nature reserves; 3 memorials; 3 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 monument; 1 hot spring; 1 ruins. - Parque Nacional Anacaona · nature reserve - Parque Nacional Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deñó · nature reserve - Refugio de Vida Silvestre Manglares de Puerto Viejo · nature reserve - Reserva Forestal Arroyo Cano · nature reserve - Reserva Forestal Barrero · nature reserve - Reserva Forestal Loma El 20 · nature reserve - Reserva Forestal Villarpando · nature reserve - Los Negros · beach - Plaaya Caracoles · beach - Playa Chiquita · beach - Playa El Uvero · beach - Playa La Caobita · beach - Playa Los Negros · beach - Tortuguero · beach - Depositos de Agua Ingenio Cepi Cepi · viewpoint - Estacion de Proteccion Parque · viewpoint - Acequia · attraction - Ruinas de Pueblo Viejo · attraction - la mami · attraction - Almacenes Ingenio Cepi Cepi · ruins - Combate naval de Tortuguero · memorial - El Numero (17.04.1849) · memorial - Enriquillo · memorial - La Tina · hot spring - Monumento Funerario de Nicolás Mañón · 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: Azua 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) · Barahona47 km - Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago92 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:06) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:08, sunset around 18:09). 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 Azua Province Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services [Azua](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/azua/) 416 9 67 [Estebanía](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/estebania/) 213 1 7 [Guayabal](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/guayabal/) 236 1 0 [Las Charcas](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/las-charcas/) 247 2 14 [Las Yayas de Viajama](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/las-yayas-de-viajama/) 431 3 2 [Padre Las Casas](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/padre-las-casas/) 574 5 8 [Peralta](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/peralta/) 129 1 2 [Pueblo Viejo](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/pueblo-viejo/) 48 2 0 [Sabana Yegua](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/sabana-yegua/) 114 4 17 [Tábara Arriba](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/tabara-arriba/) 275 4 0 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 Azua Province - Azua59,139 - Sabana Yegua10,624 - Padre Las Casas8,485 - Peralta7,236 - Yayas de Viajama5,669 - Estebanía5,591 - Las Charcas4,720 - Pueblo Viejo4,192 - Tábara Arriba3,736 - Villarpando3,016 - El Guayabal2,835 - Palmar de Ocoa1,997 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 Azua Province Named natural and historic features inside Azua Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 121 rivers and streams; 6 lakes; 1 dam. - Arroyo Ahogamaco - Arroyo Bando - Arroyo Barraca - Arroyo Bastida - Arroyo Bellaco - Arroyo Blanco - Arroyo Cajuil - Arroyo Cano - Arroyo Cano - Arroyo Caña - Arroyo Chepe - Arroyo Chiquito - Arroyo Chiquito - Arroyo Colorado - Arroyo Corozo - Arroyo Corozo - Arroyo Cucarita - Arroyo Culo de Maco - Arroyo Demajagua - Arroyo El Castillo - Arroyo El Indio - Arroyo El Montazo - Arroyo El Puente - Arroyo El Valle …and 104 more. ### Coast and islands 6 headlands; 5 beaches; 3 islands; 1 lagoon. - Boca Chica Cay - Cayo Ahogado - Cayo El Caney - El Curro - Playa Blanca - Playa Chica - Playa Chiquita - Playa de Monte Río - Playa del Barco - Poza de Manuel Ruiz - Punta Martín García - Punta Playa de Barco - Punta Serrano - Punta Vigía - Punta de Playa Grande ### Hills and mountains 124 hills; 117 mountains; 2 peaks; 1 mountain pass. - Loma Los Camarones · 2,332 m - Monte Tina · 2,222 m - Loma Los Camarones · 2,210 m - Loma Alto del Valle · 1,992 m - Alto de Piedra · 1,918 m - Monte Culo de Maco · 1,918 m - Loma Alto de Santa Rosa · 1,917 m - Loma Los Paredones · 1,911 m - Loma Atanasio · 1,907 m - Cerro El Cocuyo · 1,818 m - Firme del Arroz · 1,800 m - Loma El Hoyazo · 1,769 m - Loma Sabana Abajo · 1,758 m - Loma de Miguel Martín · 1,728 m - Loma Pocilga · 1,718 m - Loma de Castillo · 1,711 m - Loma La Matica · 1,700 m - Loma Los Piquitos · 1,697 m - Loma Tasajera · 1,683 m - Firme Palo Atravesado · 1,662 m - Loma del Pomo · 1,662 m - Loma de Puyón · 1,652 m - Loma La Lagunita · 1,645 m - Cerro La Cabirma · 1,637 m …and 220 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 Azua Province and the best time to visit In Azua Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jan (23 °C). About 584 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (70 mm) and the driest Feb (20 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 23 Feb 23 20 Mar 23 22 Apr 24 40 May 25 67 Jun 25 47 Jul 25 56 Aug 26 69 Sep 26 60 Oct 25 66 Nov 24 70 Dec 23 43 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Azua Province Places mapped inside Azua Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals9 - Banks7 - Petrol pumps20 - Hotels10 - Shopping malls2 - Schools26 - Colleges and universities2 - Pharmacies15 - Restaurants21 - Police stations5 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 Azua Province?In Valdesia Region, Dominican Republic - What is the population of Azua Province?223,346 (2023 estimate) - What is the median age in Azua Province?About 27 years (2023 estimate) - What is the population density of Azua Province?About 83 people per km² - What borders Azua Province?Baoruco Province, Barahona Province, La Vega Province, Peravia Province, San José de Ocoa Province and San Juan Province - What is there to see in Azua Province?Acequia, Almacenes Ingenio Cepi Cepi, Combate naval de Tortuguero, Depositos de Agua Ingenio Cepi Cepi - What time zone is Azua Province in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Azua Province?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Azua Province?Spanish (main languages nationally) - What is the largest town in Azua Province?Azua - What is the highest point in Azua Province?Loma Los Camarones (2,332 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Azua Province?January to December - How many hospitals are in Azua Province?9 mapped - How many banks are in Azua Province?7 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Azua Province?20 mapped - What is the P-code of Azua Province?DO0901 (OCHA common operational dataset)