Azua | |
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 Azua city view | |
 Flag  Seal  Coat of arms | |
| Motto: The Athens of the South | |
 Location of the Azua Province | |
| Country |  Dominican Republic |
| Province since | 1844 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Subdivisions |
| • Body | 10 municipalities 22 municipal districts |
| • Congresspersons | 1 Senator 4 Deputies |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,531.77 km2 (977.52 sq mi) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 298,246 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| Area code | 1-809 1-829 1-849 |
| ISO 3166-2 | DO-02 |
| Postal Code | 71000 |
Azua (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈaswa]) is a province which is collectively one of the thirty-two provinces of the Dominican Republic. It is divided into 10 municipalities (the same as Santiago) and its capital city is Azua de Compostela. It is bordered by the provinces of La Vega to the north-east, San José de Ocoa and Peravia to the east, Barahona and Baoruco to the west and San Juan to the north-west. To the south, Azua has a significant coastline of the Caribbean Sea. Azua is known for its diverse geography and climate, with the southern part of the province having an arid climate that is not the typical tropical-like that is found in other parts of the Caribbean.