Dominican Republic · City guides
Barahona
Barahona, also known as Santa Cruz de Barahona, is the main city of the Barahona Province, in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. It has one of the most active ports in the region, as well as many ecotourism attractions. The city is a centre of sugar and plantain production.
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Currency
Dominican Peso (DOP)- Language
- Spanish
Language
Spanish - Time zones
UTC-4
UTC-4- Power plugs
- Type A/B
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Type A, B · 110 V - Getting around
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Drive on the right
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Dominican Republic · Population: 84K · Calling code: +1809
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