Peravia, named after the key valley of the area, is to be found on the south coast conveniently located for the capital city Santo Domingo.
The municipalities and municipal districts of the province are Baní,
Catalina,
El Carretón,
El Limonal,
Matanzas,
Paya,
Sabana Buey,
Villa Fundación,
Villa Sombrero, Nizao,
Pizarrete and
Santana.
Tourism has filtered into this area and is particularly developed in the Salinas beach area. Its convenience might make real estate ownership a viable possibility here.