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El Seíbo, city, eastern Dominican Republic, on the Soco River. Founded in 1502, the city serves as a trading centre for the agricultural hinterland. The region yields cacao, coffee, sugarcane, and corn (maize), in addition to beeswax and medicinal plants. Cattle are also raised. The city lies on the main highway linking Santo Domingo with Higüey. Pop. (2002) urban area, 22,489; (2010) urban area, 26,477.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.