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.

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
 • Total112.30 km2 (43.36 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total8,004
 • Density71/km2 (180/sq mi)

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