Peravia Province
Province of the Dominican Republic / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Peravia (Spanish pronunciation: [peˈɾaβja]) is a province in the southern region of the Dominican Republic. Before January 1, 2002 it was included in what is the new San José de Ocoa province, and published statistics and maps generally relate it to the old, larger, Peravia.
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Peravia | |
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Coordinates: 18°19′48″N 70°22′11″W | |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Province since | 1944 |
Capital | Baní |
Government | |
• Type | Subdivisions |
• Body | 3 municipalities 10 municipal districts |
• Congresspersons | 1 Senator 3 Deputies |
Area | |
• Total | 792.33 km2 (305.92 sq mi) |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 217,241 |
• Density | 270/km2 (710/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
Area code | 1-809 1-829 1-849 |
ISO 3166-2 | DO-17 |
Postal Code | 94000 |
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It is named after the Peravia Valley. Along the Azua Province, Peravia is characterized by its dry climate and its dunes that surround the coast. One popular attraction is the Salinas beach, which recently has grown to be a popular tourist destination with a developed town that has shops and hotels.