Santa Cruz de Barahona Population 2026
Santa Cruz de Barahona has a population of 77,160, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Barahona Province. Roughly 0.7% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,160
Rank in Dominican Republic
#13
Coordinates
18.21°N, 71.10°W
~39 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Cities near Santa Cruz de Barahona
- Neiba18,670 people · ~46 km away
- Azua59,139 people · ~47 km away
- San Juan de la Maguana72,950 people · ~68 km away
- San José de Ocoa21,148 people · ~73 km away
- Baní66,709 people · ~82 km away
- Las Matas de Farfán21,802 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz de Barahona?
Santa Cruz de Barahona has a population of 77,160 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Santa Cruz de Barahona in?
Santa Cruz de Barahona is located in Barahona Province, Dominican Republic.
Is Santa Cruz de Barahona the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 131 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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