Santa Cruz de Barahona
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Santa Cruz de Barahona month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santa Cruz de Barahona are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and October the wettest (about 132 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.3 | 21.6 | 29 | 10.5 |
| February | 28.3 | 21.7 | 22 | 11.2 |
| March | 28.6 | 22.0 | 32 | 11.7 |
| April | 28.9 | 22.9 | 69 | 11.6 |
| May | 29.1 | 23.7 | 111 | 11.4 |
| June | 29.8 | 24.4 | 68 | 11.7 |
| July | 30.5 | 24.8 | 70 | 11.5 |
| August | 30.9 | 24.9 | 112 | 11.3 |
| September | 31.0 | 24.7 | 89 | 10.7 |
| October | 30.0 | 24.1 | 132 | 9.9 |
| November | 29.2 | 23.1 | 85 | 10.2 |
| December | 28.7 | 22.2 | 25 | 10.7 |
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People and places shaping Santa Cruz de Barahona
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Previously
- Documented history · 1844
After the nation's independence in 1844, Barahona was a military post of the Azua Province.
- Documented history · 1858
In 1858, Barahona was elevated to the category of municipality.
- Documented history · 1881
When the province was created in 1881, Barahona was made its head municipality.
- Documented history · 1907
In 1907, the territorial denominations of cantons and maritime districts were abolished and replaced by the terms communes and provinces, respectively, while Barahona was promoted to this category the same year.
- Military post establishment
After the nation's independence in 1844, Barahona was established as a military post of the Azua Province.
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01 · OverviewSanta Cruz de Barahona, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Santa Cruz de Barahona took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Santa Cruz de Barahona
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Santa Cruz de Barahona
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Santa Cruz de Barahona
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Santa Cruz de Barahona
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Santa Cruz de Barahona
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Santa Cruz de Barahona
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz de Barahona
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01 · Q&AWhere is Santa Cruz de Barahona located and what are its coordinates?
Santa Cruz de Barahona is situated in Dominican Republic at geographic coordinates 18.2086, -71.1007, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Santa Cruz de Barahona?
Santa Cruz de Barahona has a recorded population of approximately 77,160 and observes the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Santa Cruz de Barahona?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Santa Cruz de Barahona include ES-DO, with DOP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Santa Cruz de Barahona?
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