Simón Bolívar is a city located in the Dominican Republic. It serves as a local municipality within the country's geographic landscape.
The name of the city is derived from Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan military officer and statesman who led several South American nations to independence from the Spanish Empire. These countries include Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. Known colloquially as "El Libertador" or "the Liberator," Bolívar is a significant historical figure in the history of the Americas.