La Ciénaga, Barahona

La Ciénaga
La Ciénaga is located in the Dominican Republic
La Ciénaga
La Ciénaga
Coordinates: 18°4′12″N 71°6′0″W / 18.07000°N 71.10000°W / 18.07000; -71.10000
CountryDominican Republic
ProvinceBarahona
Municipality2005
Area
 • Total
112.30 km2 (43.36 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
8,004
 • Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)

La Ciénaga is a town in the Barahona province of the Dominican Republic.The town was founded in the 17th century as an important port for sugar and tobacco.

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