Jimaní
Jimaní is the capital and the second largest city of the Independencia Province of the Dominican Republic. It serves as one of the two main border crossings to Haiti (with Dajabón), with a duty-free open-air marketplace operating on the border with Haiti. The town suffered damages in the flash flood of May 25, 2004, which killed many citizens during the night and washed away hundreds of homes.
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| Coordinates: 18°29′24″N 71°51′0″W | |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Province | Independencia |
| Municipality since | 1945 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 472.5 km2 (182.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 13,752 |
| • Density | 29/km2 (75/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 7,155 |
| Distance to – Santo Domingo | 280 km |
| Municipal Districts | 2 |
| Climate | BSh |
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