Pedernales, Dominican Republic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pedernales
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Pedernales Dominican Republic town house.
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 Pedernales
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country |  Dominican Republic |
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| Province | Pedernales | |
| Founded | 1927 | |
| Municipality since | 1957 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,274.67 km2 (492.15 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) | |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 27,955 | |
| • Density | 21.9312/km2 (56.8015/sq mi) | |
| • Demonym | Pedernalense | |
| Distance to – Santo Domingo |
335 km |
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| Municipal Districts | 2 |
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| Climate | BSh | |
Pedernales is a city in the Dominican Republic. It is the capital of the Pedernales Province. You can find it in the southwest part of the country.
Pedernales is right on the border with Haiti. There is a crossing point to the Haitian town of Anse-à-Pitres.
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Amazing National Parks
Pedernales is close to some really cool national parks. These parks help protect nature.
- Parque Nacional Jaragua
- Parque Nacional Sierra de Bahoruco
These two parks, along with Lake Enriquillo, are part of the first biosphere reserve in the Dominican Republic. A biosphere reserve is a special area that protects nature while also allowing people to live and work there sustainably.
A Look at History
The town of Pedernales officially started in 1927. This happened during the time when Horacio Vásquez was the President. He chose a famous writer named Sócrates Nolasco to be in charge.
Most of the first people who settled here came from a place called Duvergé. The very first person was Mr. Genaro Pérez Rocha. He was a successful rancher. He then brought the first families to live in Pedernales.
In 1937, a highway was built to connect Pedernales with another town called Oviedo. About 500 men worked together to build this road.
In 1938, Pedernales became a Municipal District. This means it got its own local government.
The name Pedernales comes from the Spanish word pedernal. This word means flint. Flint is a type of stone that makes a spark when you hit it. You can find this stone in the Pedernales River. This river also marks the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Beautiful Bahía de las Águilas
Pedernales is very close to Bahía de las Águilas. This is a beautiful, quiet beach. It's known for its amazing natural beauty and many different kinds of plants and animals. It's a truly special place.
Fun Places to Visit
If you visit Pedernales, there are many interesting places to explore:
- Hoyo de Pelempito
- Cabo Rojo
- Río de Paso Sena
- El Mulito
- Playa Pedernales (Pedernales Beach)
- Playa Bahía de las Águilas (Bahía de las Águilas Beach)
Local Culture
The people of Pedernales have a rich culture. Here are some parts of their local culture:
- Grupo de Baile Folklórico (Folkloric Dance Group)
- Baton Ballet
- Banda de Música (Music Band)
- Cockfighting (a traditional sport)
- Palos y Atabales (traditional music and drumming)
What's the Weather Like?
Pedernales has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually hot and dry. It gets less rain than many other tropical places. This is because it's located in a "rain shadow." This means mountains block the rain-carrying winds.
The most rain usually falls in September and October. This is when tropical storms can sometimes affect the whole island. Temperatures are generally warmer during the day compared to many other tropical areas.
| Climate data for Pedernales, Dominican Republic (1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 36.0 (96.8) |
35.5 (95.9) |
37.5 (99.5) |
38.5 (101.3) |
39.1 (102.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
39.7 (103.5) |
39.3 (102.7) |
38.9 (102.0) |
38.9 (102.0) |
37.5 (99.5) |
36.7 (98.1) |
39.7 (103.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.5 (88.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.8 (89.2) |
32.6 (90.7) |
33.5 (92.3) |
34.8 (94.6) |
36.0 (96.8) |
36.1 (97.0) |
35.8 (96.4) |
34.9 (94.8) |
33.6 (92.5) |
32.2 (90.0) |
33.7 (92.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.3 (66.7) |
19.5 (67.1) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.4 (72.3) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.0 (69.8) |
19.9 (67.8) |
21.4 (70.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 15.3 (59.5) |
15.3 (59.5) |
13.7 (56.7) |
15.4 (59.7) |
14.0 (57.2) |
11.5 (52.7) |
15.7 (60.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
14.0 (57.2) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.0 (59.0) |
15.5 (59.9) |
11.5 (52.7) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 8.5 (0.33) |
9.4 (0.37) |
20.2 (0.80) |
42.0 (1.65) |
71.1 (2.80) |
24.1 (0.95) |
27.0 (1.06) |
57.2 (2.25) |
91.4 (3.60) |
83.6 (3.29) |
42.8 (1.69) |
20.3 (0.80) |
497.6 (19.59) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 1.3 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 39.0 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Pedernales (República Dominicana) para niños
