San Rafael del Yuma

San Rafael del Yuma
The beach of Boca de Yuma
San Rafael del Yuma
Coordinates: 18°27′12″N 68°42′36″W / 18.45333°N 68.71000°W / 18.45333; -68.71000
CountryDominican Republic
ProvinceLa Altagracia
Founded1608
Municipality since1904
Area
  Total
981.2 km2 (378.8 sq mi)
Elevation
26 m (85 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total
46,687
  Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
  Demonym
Yumense(a)
Municipal Districts2

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 / 18.433; -68.667