Port of Barahona

Barahona Port or Port of Barahona is located in Barahona, Dominican Republic.

Overview

Port of Barahona was rebuilt in the 1950s by the United States. The Harbor has three terminals, which are called Terminal Consorcio Azucarero Central and Terminal EGE HAINA in one side. Muelle de Barahona (Barahona Harbor) and muelle del Central Azucarero (Sugar Mill Central Harbor).

This port is not very active; in 2008 it received only 50 boats with different kind of activities.

The port handles individual cargo operations, exporting minerals and oils.

Port information

Location: 18°12′51″N 71°5′17″W / 18.21417°N 71.08806°W / 18.21417; -71.08806Coordinates: 18°12′51″N 71°5′17″W / 18.21417°N 71.08806°W / 18.21417; -71.08806 // MGRS 19Q BA 789 144
Local time: UTC−4
Weather/climate/prevailing winds: From May 15 until September 15
Climate: mostly sunny, tropical. Hurricane season runs from June to November
Prevailing winds: direction ENE–ESE
Average temperature range: 28–30 °C

References

Barahona Port (Spanish)

Ports and Harbors in the Dominican Republic

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