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Polo
City in Barahona, Dominican Republic
Overview
Polo is a small mountain town in the Barahona region of the Dominican Republic, renowned for its cool climate, expansive coffee plantations, and scenic natural beauty. The town offers a tranquil escape with genuine local culture and friendly residents, making it a unique spot for eco-tourism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Barahona
Population
8,186
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.08°, -71.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$505
Local Cost
$312
Local Income
$180
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
6 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
70 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRX
Distance
26 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 2026-03-22.
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 2025-12-05.
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 50/100.
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