# Peravia Province, Valdesia Region – Municipalities

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/peravia/

Province · Valdesia Region 

# Peravia Province

Peravia Province is a province of Dominican Republic in Valdesia Region. It had an estimated **200,664 people** in 2023 on 785 km² (about 256 per km²). Its main town is Baní. It is divided into 2 municipalities. 176 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 162 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 200,664people (2023)
- 785km²
- 2municipalities
- 162mapped services

## How many people live in Peravia Province?

Peravia Province had an estimated **200,664 people** in 2023 — 17.7% of Valdesia Region, 14th of 32 provinces. There are 1,018 women for every 1,000 men (above the Valdesia Region figure of 973). Spread over 785 km², that is about **256 people per km²**, 7th of 32 provinces.

28.1% of people are children under 15 and 8.2% are 65 or older; the median age is about 28 years (it is 27 across Valdesia Region). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 57 children and older people.

0–4 ****18,746**

5–9 ****19,097**

10–14 ****18,632**

15–19 ****17,935**

20–24 ****17,512**

25–29 ****16,274**

30–34 ****14,426**

35–39 ****12,395**

40–44 ****11,364**

45–49 ****10,896**

50–54 ****10,276**

55–59 ****9,007**

60–64 ****7,601**

65–69 ****5,903**

70–74 ****4,335**

75–79 ****2,842**

80+ ****3,423**

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 Peravia Province?

Peravia Province lies in [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/), [Dominican Republic](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/). It borders 3 other provinces: [Azua Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/azua/), [San Cristóbal Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-cristobal/) and [San José de Ocoa Province](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/san-jose-de-ocoa/). By area it is the 29th largest of 32 provinces in Dominican Republic. It covers 14.1% of [Valdesia Region](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/). The centre of Peravia Province is about 52 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 29 km from San Cristóbal, the main town of Valdesia Region. The centre point is at 18.3511° N, 70.3695° 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 Peravia Province

OpenStreetMap lists 15 named sights in Peravia Province: 5 attractions; 4 beachs; 4 nature reserves; 1 museum; 1 viewpoint.

- Casa natal de Máximo Gómez Báez · museum
- Monumento Natural Las Dunas de las Calderas · nature reserve
- Parque Nacional Padre Luis Quinn · nature reserve
- Reserva Científica Loma Barbacoa · nature reserve
- Reserva Forestal Cerro de Bocanigua · nature reserve
- Playa Catalina · beach
- Playa Los Almendros · beach
- Playa Pato · beach
- Playa Salinas · beach
- Mirador Turístico de las Minas de Sal · viewpoint
- Dunas de Baní · attraction
- El Picao · attraction
- Parador Fotográfico Punta Salinas · attraction
- Parador Fotográfico Villa Sombrero · attraction
- Parador fotografico Bani · attraction

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: Peravia 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

- La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) · La Isabela47 km
- Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) · Santo Domingo74 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 06:04) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 07:05, sunset around 18:07).

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 Peravia Province

Municipality Area km² Municipal districts Services 

[Baní](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/peravia/bani/) 741 10 154 

[Nizao](https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/valdesia/peravia/nizao/) 44 3 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 Peravia Province

- Baní66,709
- Paya6,916
- Nizao6,530
- Matanzas4,124
- Pizarrete2,695
- Sabana Buey2,265

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 Peravia Province

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

### Water

61 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 1 dam.

- Arroyo Blanco
- Arroyo Blanco
- Arroyo Bonito
- Arroyo Calimete
- Arroyo Catalina
- Arroyo Cañada Seca
- Arroyo Cuchilla del Cao
- Arroyo El Candelón
- Arroyo El Escondido
- Arroyo El Naranjal
- Arroyo Grande
- Arroyo Guázuma
- Arroyo Güera
- Arroyo Higüero
- Arroyo Hoyo Sánchez
- Arroyo Juan Tomasa
- Arroyo La Cabilma
- Arroyo La Ciénaga
- Arroyo La Cuaba
- Arroyo La Lana
- Arroyo La Malanga
- Arroyo La Manacla
- Arroyo La Nuez
- Arroyo Liberto

…and 40 more.

### Coast and islands

7 headlands; 1 beach; 1 bay.

- Bahía Guajamón
- Playas de Meganito
- Punta Calderas
- Punta Catalina
- Punta Cerro de Burro
- Punta María Álvarez
- Punta Nizao
- Punta Salinas
- Punta de Balandro

### Hills and mountains

54 hills; 40 mountains.

- Monte Barbacoa · 1,627 m
- Loma Sonador · 1,564 m
- Mogote de Los Cedros · 1,531 m
- Loma de La Botija · 1,522 m
- Firme de los Guayuyos · 1,492 m
- Loma de Los Pinos · 1,445 m
- Loma Rodríguez · 1,427 m
- Loma El Cacho · 1,381 m
- Loma La Malanga · 1,373 m
- Loma Cazuela · 1,325 m
- Loma La Puerca · 1,319 m
- Loma Cerro Prieto · 1,234 m
- Loma El Cao · 1,123 m
- Loma Segundo Monte · 1,115 m
- Firme Manaclar · 1,105 m
- Loma Quemada · 1,039 m
- Monte Valdesia · 1,032 m
- Loma Descubierta · 1,019 m
- Loma El Mogote · 960 m
- Loma Cambelén · 935 m
- Loma del Toro · 856 m
- Loma Juan de Soto · 846 m
- Loma El Rancho · 832 m
- Loma de las Yayas · 795 m

…and 70 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 Peravia Province and the best time to visit

In Peravia 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 Peravia Province

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

- Hospitals12
- Banks10
- Petrol pumps30
- Hotels14
- Schools23
- Colleges and universities5
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies18
- Restaurants43
- Police stations2
- Dental clinics4

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 Peravia Province?In Valdesia Region, Dominican Republic
- What is the population of Peravia Province?200,664 (2023 estimate)
- What is the median age in Peravia Province?About 28 years (2023 estimate)
- What is the population density of Peravia Province?About 256 people per km²
- What borders Peravia Province?Azua Province, San Cristóbal Province and San José de Ocoa Province
- What is there to see in Peravia Province?Casa natal de Máximo Gómez Báez, Dunas de Baní, El Picao, Mirador Turístico de las Minas de Sal
- What time zone is Peravia Province in?UTC−4
- What currency is used in Peravia Province?Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Peravia Province?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Peravia Province?Baní
- What is the highest point in Peravia Province?Monte Barbacoa (1,627 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Peravia Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Peravia Province?12 mapped
- How many banks are in Peravia Province?10 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Peravia Province?30 mapped
- What is the P-code of Peravia Province?DO0902 (OCHA common operational dataset)