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Santa Cruz de Barahona
City in Barahona, Dominican Republic
Overview
Santa Cruz de Barahona, known simply as Barahona, is a lively coastal city in the Dominican Republic's southwest. Renowned for its lush mountains, beautiful beaches, and authentic Dominican culture, the city offers a laid-back vibe and scenic surroundings, making it a hidden gem away from major tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Barahona
Population
138,159
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.21°, -71.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$883
Local Cost
$502
Local Income
$320
Cashless
30
English
35
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
62 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BRX
Distance
5 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 33 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 2025-12-05.
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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