San Rafael del Yuma
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) | |
• 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.