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La Ciénaga
City in Barahona, Dominican Republic
Overview
La Ciénaga is a laidback coastal town in Barahona province, set where mountains meet the Caribbean Sea. Known for its natural scenery and proximity to Playa San Rafael and various rivers, it's a tranquil base to explore the Dominican Republic's southwest.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Barahona
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.07°, -71.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$730
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$200
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
33.5°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
691 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRX
Distance
20 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 50/100.
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