Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:46:01 AST
State: Barahona Province
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 77,160
District: Barahona
Find cities, states and countries closest to Santa Cruz de Barahona in Barahona Province, Dominican Republic with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Santa Cruz de Barahona.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Santa Cruz de Barahona from our regional database:
| State / Region | Barahona Province |
| District | Barahona |
| Total Population | 77,160 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 18.2086° N |
| Center Longitude | -71.1007° E |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population Rank in Barahona Province | #1 of 14 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Azua | 29 | 47 | 25 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Cabral | 8 | 13 | 7 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cachón | 6 | 10 | 6 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Canoa | 11 | 17 | 9 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cristóbal | 14 | 22 | 12 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| El Palmar | 17 | 27 | 15 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| El Peñón | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Enriquillo | 23 | 37 | 20 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Fundación | 8 | 12 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Galván | 26 | 41 | 22 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Jaquimeyes | 8 | 13 | 7 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Juancho | 27 | 44 | 24 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| La Ciénaga | 10 | 16 | 8 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| La Uvilla | 13 | 21 | 11 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Las Salinas | 15 | 24 | 13 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Barahona Province (home state of Santa Cruz de Barahona), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Artibonite | 117 | 189 | 102 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Azua Province | 29 | 47 | 25 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Baoruco Province | 28 | 45 | 24 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Centre | 80 | 129 | 70 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dajabón | 100 | 162 | 87 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Duarte Province | 98 | 158 | 86 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Elías Piña | 67 | 108 | 58 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Espaillat Province | 112 | 180 | 97 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Hato Mayor Province | 127 | 204 | 110 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Hermanas Mirabal | 94 | 151 | 82 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Dominican Republic, with aerial distance and compass direction from Santa Cruz de Barahona's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anguilla | 466 | 750 | 405 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 562 | 904 | 488 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 430 | 691 | 373 | South (S) | ↑ |
| Bahamas | 636 | 1,023 | 552 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 471 | 758 | 409 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| British Virgin Islands | 362 | 583 | 315 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 530 | 853 | 460 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 460 | 741 | 400 | South (S) | ↑ |
| Dominica | 624 | 1,005 | 542 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Grenada | 727 | 1,169 | 631 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Santa Cruz de Barahona. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Barahona Province, Dominican Republic.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Santa Cruz de Barahona (You) | Barahona Province | 77,160 | — | — |
| Pescadería | Barahona Province | 2,116 | 9.5 | NW |
| Cachón | Barahona Province | 1,903 | 10.3 | WNW |
| Fundación | Barahona Province | 2,511 | 12.2 | NW |
| Cabral | Barahona Province | 12,303 | 13.1 | WNW |
| Jaquimeyes | Barahona Province | 3,038 | 13.1 | NNW |
| El Peñón | Barahona Province | 4,088 | 13.2 | NW |
| La Ciénaga | Barahona Province | 2,875 | 15.6 | S |
| Canoa | Barahona Province | 2,371 | 17.4 | NNW |
| La Uvilla | Baoruco Province | 2,178 | 20.6 | NW |
| Vicente Noble | Barahona Province | 11,060 | 21.3 | NNW |
How does Santa Cruz de Barahona rank within Barahona Province? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Santa Cruz de Barahona appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Santa Cruz de Barahona ⭐ | 77,160 |
| Cabral | 12,303 |
| Vicente Noble | 11,060 |
| Paraíso | 6,490 |
| Enriquillo | 5,423 |
| Las Salinas | 4,513 |
| El Peñón | 4,088 |
| Jaquimeyes | 3,038 |
| La Ciénaga | 2,875 |
| Fundación | 2,511 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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Maria Montez International Airport IATA: BRX 5 km (3 mi) from Santa Cruz de Barahona |
Santa Cruz de Barahona sits inside Barahona Province, Dominican Republic and ranks #1 of 14 cities in Barahona Province by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Santa Cruz de Barahona and the countries closest to Santa Cruz de Barahona by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Dominican Republic. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Santa Cruz de Barahona, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Santa Cruz de Barahona at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Barahona Province, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Santa Cruz de Barahona — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Santa Cruz de Barahona table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Barahona Province by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Santa Cruz de Barahona and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Santa Cruz de Barahona map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Santa Cruz de Barahona will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Santa Cruz de Barahona to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Santa Cruz de Barahona. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Barahona Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Santa Cruz de Barahona ranks #1 of 14 cities in Barahona Province by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Santa Cruz de Barahona is Maria Montez International Airport (BRX), about 5 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.