Villa Hermosa | |
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  Villa Hermosa | |
| Coordinates: 18°34′48″N68°58′48″W / 18.58000°N 68.98000°W | |
| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province | La Romana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 158.63 km2 (61.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) [2] | |
| • Total | 117,445 |
| • Density | 740/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Municipal Districts | 1 |
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