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UTC-4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Santo_Domingo |
Dajabón time compared to Beijing time (China) |
12 hours ahead |
Dajabón is an important province and capital city in the southwestern part of the Dominican Republic, located on the western side of the island of Hispaniola, next to the Haitian border. The region has a predominantly agrarian economy, producing bananas, coffee and tobacco, and a unique cultural mix.
Dajabón has a hot tropical climate, with an average annual temperature of about 27°C and distinct wet and dry seasons. The terrain consists of coastal plains and hilly areas, and part of the basin of Lake Enriquillo creates a unique semi-arid ecosystem.
As a border town, Dajabón combines elements of Dominican merengue music and Catholic traditions with Haitian Creole culture. The old town retains its colonial architecture, while the weekly open-air bazaar is a vivid demonstration of the vibrancy of cross-border trade.
In addition to agriculture, Dajabón is developing border trade and ecotourism. Surrounding attractions include the archaeological site of Las Calidas Petroglyphs, the entrance to the Sierra de Bajo Ruco National Park, and an experiential program in a traditional sugar cane wine distillery.
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