Pueblo Viejo | |
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  Pueblo Viejo | |
| Coordinates: 18°24′N70°46′W / 18.400°N 70.767°W Coordinates: 18°24′N70°46′W / 18.400°N 70.767°W | |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Province | Azua |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.38 km2 (17.52 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 8,251 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Pueblo Viejo is a municipality ( municipio ) of the Azua province in the Dominican Republic.
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