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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country |  Dominican Republic |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Dates | March 15–19 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Brazil |
| Runner-up |  Uruguay |
| Third place |  Argentina |
| Fourth place |  Canada |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 20 |
| Goals scored | 1,099 (54.95 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Carolina López (DOM) |
| Best player | Deborah Nunes (BRA) |
The 2012 Pan American Women's Junior Handball Championship took place in Santo Domingo from March 15 to March 19. It acts as the Pan American qualifying tournament for the 2012 Women's Junior World Handball Championship.