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El Peñón
City in Barahona, Dominican Republic
Overview
El Peñón is a small, welcoming town in Barahona, Dominican Republic. Known for its relaxed pace, friendly locals, and proximity to scenic rural landscapes, it offers authentic Dominican culture. The town is ideal for those seeking a peaceful base to explore the surrounding natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Barahona
Population
3,970
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.30°, -71.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
38
Monthly Cost
$612
Local Cost
$306
Local Income
$200
Cashless
12
English
18
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
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRX
Distance
8 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 62/100.
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