El Seíbo
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.
Citation Information
Article Title:
El Seíbo
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
03 April 2013
Access Date:
March 31, 2025
