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Baitoa, Dominican Republic

Santiago Province · Dominican Republic

Baitoa is a small town in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 2,013. Elevation: 820 ft (250 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,013 Population 80/sq mi density
820 ft Elevation 250 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Baitoa

Baitoa

Baitoa is a town and municipality in the Santiago Province of the Dominican Republic. Santiago is part of the northern valley of the country, otherwise known as the Cibao. Baitoa is named after a native tree, also known as St. Domingo Boxwood. The population speaks a Cibao dialect of Dominican Spanish.

People

Population2,013
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Population2,013
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Coordinates19.3251°, -70.7036°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSantiago Province
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baitoa

Baitoa is a small town in Dominican Republic (Santiago Province) with a population of 2,013. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Baitoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates19.3251°N, 70.7036°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 50 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 60 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 146 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 53 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 68 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 117 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 107 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 131 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 77 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 129 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 64 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 70 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 68 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 55 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 98 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 125 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 51 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 49 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 231 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 114 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 82 km
2017 Irma Category 5 156 km
2017 Maria Category 3 180 km
2011 Irene Category 3 120 km
2008 Ike Category 4 200 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 251 km
2004 Frances Category 4 270 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 188 km
2000 Debby Category 1 274 km
1998 Georges Category 3 59 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 268 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 153 km
1987 Emily Category 3 91 km
1985 Kate Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 128 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
May 74°F (24°C) 7.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Baitoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Baitoa

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Yabanal - - - -
Escuela Aureliano Rodríguez - - - -
Escuela Andrea Confesora Fernandez - - - -
Escuela Jina Hueca - - - -
Escuela Porfirio Aracena - Rancho de Taveras Arriba - - - -
Rancho Taveras Abajo - - - -
Escuela Primaria Baitoa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Baitoa

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bachata bachata, latin MP3 128 kbps
Suave 107.3 FM baladas en español, música romántica MP3
Salsa 92.7 FM - AAC
Tropical 100 Mix bachata, latin MP3
Disco 89 88.9 FM baladas en español, music MP3 128 kbps
Trespatines Radio - MP3 64 kbps
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Monumental 100.3 FM dominican republic, republica dominicana MP3 128 kbps
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio - MP3 96 kbps
WXM ONE RADIO - AAC+ 128 kbps
WXM ON RADIO - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Baitoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Museo de La Vega
Casa Del Arte
Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Iglesia Embrujo I
La Vega Vieja
Museo 26 de Julio
Museo del deporte
Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Museo Hidroeléctrica
Museo Ramón Cáceres
Museo Sacro
Palacio Consistorial

Libraries in Baitoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Central Profesor Juan Bosch0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Don Juan Funación Mano a Mano0.0

Farmers Markets in Baitoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Sirena
Mercado Público de Jarabacoa
Mercado Publico Municipal
Plaza Denny's
Plaza Merca Pekin
Plaza Mora
Plaza Sunrise

Breweries in Baitoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Vegana

Stadiums & Teams in Baitoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Baitoa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza Field-Small Airport
Piloto Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De La Maguana Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Baitoa

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amadita
Centro de Vacunación Clínica Corominas
Clínica ProFamilia
fabiola uñas.
Jesús Abreu Body Maker
Jesús Abreu Cirugía Plástica
Laboratorio Micologico
Oftalmolaser
Patria Rivas
Red Oncológica Dominicana Integral

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo

🇩🇴 About Dominican Republic

Capital Santo Domingo
Population 10,627,165
Area 48,730 km²
GDP (USD) $120,456,239,154
GDP per capita $10,630
HDI 0.766
Life expectancy 73.7 years
Internet users 84.6%
Urban population 72.4%
Currency DOP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +1
TLD .do
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Dominican Republic

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Day of Kings Día de Reyes
Jan 21 Our Lady of Altagracia Día de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
Jan 26 Duarte's Birthday Día del Natalicio de Juan Pablo Duarte
Feb 27 Independence Day Día de la Independencia de la República Dominicana
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 28 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Aug 16 Restoration Day Día de la Restauración Dominicana
Sep 24 Our Lady of Mercy Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
Nov 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baitoa

What is the population of Baitoa?

Baitoa has a population of 2,013 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baitoa?

Baitoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

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