List of rivers of the Dominican Republic facts for kids

The Dominican Republic is a beautiful country in the Caribbean, known for its sunny beaches and green mountains. But did you know it also has many important rivers? Rivers are like the veins of the land, carrying water across the country. They are super important for people, animals, and plants. They provide water for drinking, farming, and even for making electricity.

This article will take you on a journey through some of the most important rivers in the Dominican Republic. We will explore them starting from the northwest part of the country and moving around the island in a clockwise direction. You will also learn about some of their smaller branches, called tributaries. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river.

Major Rivers of the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is home to many rivers, each playing a vital role in its ecosystem and for the people who live there. These rivers help shape the landscape and support diverse wildlife.

Rivers in the Northwest

The northwest region of the Dominican Republic features rivers that often flow towards the Atlantic Ocean.

• Dajabón River (also known as the Massacre River)
• Yaque del Norte River
  • Mao River (a tributary of the Yaque del Norte)

Rivers in the Northeast and East

Moving clockwise, we find rivers that flow through fertile plains and towards the eastern coast.

• Yuna River
  • Camú River (a tributary of the Yuna)
• Guamira River
  • Maimón River (a tributary of the Guamira)
• Yuma River
• Chavón River
• Soco River
• Iguamo River (also called Higuamo River)

Rivers Near the Capital and South Central

As we continue our journey, we encounter rivers that pass near the capital city, Santo Domingo, and flow into the Caribbean Sea.

• Ozama River (flows through Santo Domingo)
  • Isabela River (a tributary of the Ozama)
  • Yabacao River (another tributary of the Ozama)
• Haina River
• Rivière Soliette (this river also flows into Haiti)
• Ocoa River
• Nizao River

Rivers in the Southwest

The southwestern part of the country has rivers that often flow from the mountains towards the Caribbean Sea, sometimes through drier regions.

• Yaque del Sur River
  • Limón River (a tributary of the Yaque del Sur)
  • San Juan River (another tributary of the Yaque del Sur)
• Pedernales River (forms part of the border with Haiti)
• Artibonite River (the longest river on the island of Hispaniola, shared with Haiti)
  • Macasía River (a tributary of the Artibonite)
  • Libón River (a tributary of the Artibonite)
  • Bao river (a tributary of the Artibonite)

Rivers in the South

Finally, as we complete our clockwise tour, we find rivers in the southern part of the country.

• Baní River

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Ríos de la República Dominicana para niños