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Galván
City in Baoruco, Dominican Republic
Overview
Galván is a small, welcoming town in Baoruco province, Dominican Republic, with a tight-knit community feel and relaxed rural pace. The city offers an authentic Dominican experience away from the main tourist trails, reflecting local culture and tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Baoruco
Population
15,702
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.50°, -71.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
48
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
31
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$786
Local Cost
$358
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
15.6°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
542 mm
Internet Speed
87 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRX
Distance
36 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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