San Rafael del Yuma | |
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The beach of Boca de Yuma | |
Coordinates: 18°27′12″N 68°42′36″W / 18.45333°N 68.71000°W | |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Province | La Altagracia |
Founded | 1608 |
Municipality since | 1904 |
Area | |
• Total | 981.2 km2 (378.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Population (2012)[2] | |
• Total | 46,687 |
• Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
• Demonym | Yumense(a) |
Municipal Districts | 2 |
San Rafael del Yuma is a municipality located in the La Altagracia province of the Dominican Republic. It has a population of approximately 46,687 in 2012. The ruins of Juan Ponce de León's residence are located on a plateau located three kilometers from San Rafael de Yuma. The municipality is located 10 kilometers from Boca de Yuma.
18°26′N 68°40′W / 18.433°N 68.667°W