Santa Cruz de Barahona is a city located in the southwestern region of the Dominican Republic. It has a population of approximately 90,000 people. Seafarers and shipowners may be interested in the city's port, Puerto de Barahona, which is an important hub for exports such as agricultural products, minerals, and cement. The city also has a shipyard, Estaleiro Naval Dominicano, which is involved in the construction and repair of vessels.