# Padre Las Casas, Azua Province – Municipal districts > Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/padre-las-casas/ Municipality · Azua Province # Padre Las Casas Padre Las Casas is a municipality of Dominican Republic in Azua Province, Valdesia Region. It covers **573.8 km²**. It is divided into 5 municipal districts. 72 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 8 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 574km² - 5municipal districts - 8mapped services ## Where is Padre Las Casas? Padre Las Casas lies in [Azua Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/), [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Bohechío](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/bohechio/), [Constanza](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/constanza/), [Guayabal](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/guayabal/), [Jarabacoa](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/cibao-sur/la-vega/jarabacoa/), [Las Yayas de Viajama](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/las-yayas-de-viajama/), [Peralta](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/peralta/) and [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/el-valle/san-juan/san-juan/). By area it is the 21st largest of 155 municipalities in Dominican Republic. It covers 21.4% of [Azua Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/). The centre of Padre Las Casas is about 113 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 45 km from Azua, the main town of Azua Province. The centre point is at 18.8328° N, 70.8954° 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 Padre Las Casas OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Padre Las Casas: 1 nature reserve. - Reserva Forestal Arroyo Cano · nature reserve 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: Padre Las Casas - 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) · Barahona69 km - Cibao International Airport (STI) · Santiago70 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.3 hours, sunrise around 06:05) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:08, sunset around 18:08). 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. ## Municipal districts of Padre Las Casas Municipal district Area km² Localities Services [La Siembra](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/padre-las-casas/la-siembra/) 38 7 0 [Las Lagunas](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/padre-las-casas/las-lagunas/) 248 20 0 [Los Fríos](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/padre-las-casas/los-frios/) 46 10 0 [Monte Bonito](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/padre-las-casas/monte-bonito/) 114 15 0 [Padre Las Casas](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/padre-las-casas/padre-las-casas/) 128 22 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/). ## Villages and localities in Padre Las Casas Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Padre Las Casas. The largest with a recorded population: Sabana Yegua (10,624) and Padre Las Casas (8,485). Settlements here lie between about 391 m and 1,505 m above sea level (median 772 m). - Arroyo Yayas - Basilio Linia - Boca de los Ríos - Buena Vista - Cañada Difunta - Centro del Pueblo - El Botoncillo - El Cajuil - El Corte - El Desecho - El Despeñadero - El Limón - El Manguito - El Montazo - El Nuez - El Recodo - El Tetero - Gajo de Monte - Hoyo Viejo - Juan Luciano - La Barranca - La Cucarita - La Cueva - La Cumbre - La Fortuna - La Meseta - La Pastilla - La Sabina - La Sabinita - La Siembra - La Trepada - Las Canas - Las Cañitas - Las Lagunas - Los Avaches - Los Cambrones Derrumbado - Los Caños - Los Cedros - Los Cercadillos - Los Ciruelos - Los Cucuces - Los Fríos - Los Guayuyos - Los Hatises - Los Higos - Los Indios - Los Magino - Los Maginos - Los Naranjos - Los Negros - Los Paticos - Los Pedregones - Los Pinalitos - Los Pomos - Majagüitas - Mata de Café - Monte Bonito - Monte Frío - Montecitos - Ocoa - Ojo de Agua - Padre Las Casas - Palero - Paleros - Palomino - Pedregones - Periquito - Sabana Yegua - Sabana de Las Cañitas - Sabaneta - Vallecito - Villa Ocoa Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Padre Las Casas Named natural and historic features inside Padre Las Casas, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 32 rivers and streams; 4 lakes; 1 dam. - Arroyo Ahogamaco - Arroyo Bando - Arroyo Cajuil - Arroyo Cano - Arroyo Chiquito - Arroyo Cucarita - Arroyo Culo de Maco - Arroyo El Montazo - Arroyo Gajo Viejo - Arroyo Gallo - Arroyo Guarico - Arroyo Guayuyar - Arroyo Higüero - Arroyo Hondo - Arroyo La Vaca - Arroyo Limón - Arroyo Los Mangos - Arroyo Marciliano - Arroyo Ocoa - Arroyo Ocoa - Arroyo Palmarito - Arroyo Polo Mocho - Arroyo Prieto - Arroyo Sayo …and 13 more. ### Hills and mountains 55 hills; 20 mountains; 1 peak. - Loma Los Camarones · 2,332 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 El Hoyazo · 1,769 m - Loma Los Piquitos · 1,697 m - Loma Tasajera · 1,683 m - El Gajo de Caballo · 1,595 m - Loma Vieja · 1,588 m - Loma La Peña · 1,549 m - Loma de la Cruzada · 1,518 m - Loma El Aguacate · 1,515 m - Loma Vieja · 1,493 m - El Mogote · 1,487 m - Loma Piquito · 1,479 m - Gajo Calabaza · 1,404 m - Firme la Cuevita · 1,393 m - Loma del Medio · 1,388 m - Loma Tío Perico · 1,348 m - Loma Quemada · 1,339 m - Loma La Fortuna · 1,328 m - El Alto de las Cañitas · 1,306 m - Loma del Boquerón · 1,305 m …and 52 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 Padre Las Casas and the best time to visit Using the climate of Azua Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (21 °C), after allowing for this place being about 202 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). 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 21 23 Feb 21 20 Mar 22 22 Apr 23 40 May 23 67 Jun 24 47 Jul 24 56 Aug 24 69 Sep 24 60 Oct 24 66 Nov 23 70 Dec 22 43 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Padre Las Casas Places mapped inside Padre Las Casas in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals2 - Petrol pumps3 - Hotels2 - Restaurants1 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 Padre Las Casas?In Azua Province, Valdesia Region, Dominican Republic - What borders Padre Las Casas?Bohechío, Constanza, Guayabal, Jarabacoa, Las Yayas de Viajama, Peralta and San Juan - What is there to see in Padre Las Casas?Reserva Forestal Arroyo Cano - What time zone is Padre Las Casas in?UTC−4 - What currency is used in Padre Las Casas?Peso (DOP) - What language is spoken in Padre Las Casas?Spanish (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Padre Las Casas?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Padre Las Casas?Settlements lie between 391 m and 1,505 m - What is the highest point in Padre Las Casas?Loma Los Camarones (2,332 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Padre Las Casas?January to December - How many hospitals are in Padre Las Casas?2 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Padre Las Casas?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Padre Las Casas?DO090104 (OCHA common operational dataset)