Yaque
Yaque refers to the two principal river systems of the Dominican Republic: Yaque del Norte in the north and Yaque del Sur in the south. They are among the island’s most important rivers, draining substantial portions of the central Cordillera Central and supporting agriculture, communities, and ecosystems.
Yaque del Norte rises in the Cordillera Central and flows northward toward the Atlantic Ocean, passing through
Yaque del Sur originates in the same mountain range and travels toward the southern coast, crossing the
Environmental and management notes: The two basins have faced challenges such as deforestation, sedimentation, and pollution
The term Yaque is used locally for both rivers and appears in various place names and cultural