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Baní, Dominican Republic

Peravia · Dominican Republic

Baní is a mid-size city in Peravia, Dominican Republic with a population of 66,709. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

66,709 Population 198/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Baní

Baní

Baní is a capital town of the Peravia Province, Dominican Republic. It is the commercial and manufacturing center in the southern region of Valdesia. The town is located 65 km south of the capital city Santo Domingo.

People

Population66,709
Density198/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population66,709
Population Density198 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates18.2797°, -70.3318°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvincePeravia
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,120 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baní

Baní is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (Peravia) with a population of 66,709. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Baní

Baní has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Sep (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1028 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 17.6° / 28.3° 23.4
Feb 22.7°C / 73°F 18.2° / 29° 46.2
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 18.2° / 29.9° 39.1
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30.9° 66.9
May 25.1°C / 77°F 20.7° / 31.3° 56.4
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 31.4° 68.6
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 21.9° / 31.3° 122.8
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 22° / 31.6° 110.3
Sep 25.8°C / 78°F 22.1° / 31.5° 131.5
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 21.5° / 31.3° 65.1
Nov 24.1°C / 75°F 19.3° / 29.5° 190.6
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 18.6° / 28.2° 107.1
Baní has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area337.0 sq mi (872.9 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates18.2797°N, 70.3318°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

369 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 42 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 6 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 112 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 17 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 46 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 85 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 143 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 67 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 85 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 37 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 68 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 26 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 32 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 99 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 114 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 105 km
Jan 1, 1995 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic M4.8 142 km
Jul 22, 1993 8 km W of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M4.8 139 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 282 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 150 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 202 km
2017 Irma Category 5 255 km
2017 Maria Category 3 242 km
2011 Irene Category 1 213 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 205 km
2007 Dean Category 5 253 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 294 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 152 km
2001 Iris Category 1 251 km
2000 Debby Category 1 271 km
1998 Georges Category 3 49 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 200 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 223 km
1987 Emily Category 3 54 km
1980 Allen Category 5 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in

Baní has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Baní

Institution Type Founded Website
Politécnico Maximo Gómez College - Visit →

Schools in Baní

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Matrisa - - - -
Escuela Ana Reyes de Perez - - - -
Escuela Villa David - - - -
Centro Educativo La Saona - - - -
Liceo Francisco Gregorio Billini - - - -
Liceo Canela Mota - - - -
Escuela Básica Gregorio Luperon - - - -
Colegio El Redentor - - - -
Colegio Juan Pablo Duarte - - - -
Escuela Básica Canadá - - - -
Escuela Vocacional de las Fuerzas Armadas y la Policía Nacional - - - -
Escuela Primaria Eugenio Maria de Hostos - - - -
Escuela Basica Villa Sombrero - - - -
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Radio Stations near Baní

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Primera 88.1 primera 88.1 MP3
Top Merengue Radio merengue AAC+ 128 kbps
710 AM Radio Nacional Cristiana (RD) cristiana MP3
Top Balada Radio baladas, boleros AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Salsa Radio salsa AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Bachata Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Ritmo 96.5 FM pop latino, pop music MP3
Latina 104 merengue, merengue bachata MP3 128 kbps
CDN Radio baseball, beisbol MP3 56 kbps
wao89.1 - MP3
La Rocka 91.7 adult contemporary, alternative MP3 96 kbps
Top Cristiano Radio cristiano AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Urbano hip hop, latino urbano AAC+ 128 kbps
Platino Radio bachata, merengue MP3 128 kbps
570 AM Radio Crystal religious MP3
La Voz del Pacoredo news MP3
Los 40 República Dominicana - MP3
Radio Santa Maria - MP3 60 kbps
Ser Mejor Radio upbeat MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cimarrona community radio, local music MP3 128 kbps
Miss 104 FM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 128 kbps
Turbo 98.3 FM - MP3
Tesoro FM bachata 70 & 80 varios, bachatas MP3

Museums in Baní

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa natal de Máximo Gómez Báez

Libraries in Baní

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Cambita Garabitos0.0

Farmers Markets in Baní

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Baní

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

D Pravia Hotel
Hotel Caribani
Hotel El Centro
Hotel Glamour
Hotel Hermanos Bernabel
Hotel Rosan Ruiz

Cafes in Baní

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café El Rincón
El Mandil Pastelería & Café

Clinics in Baní

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Medico Regional Aguasviva
Grupo Médico Bani
Instituto Regional Materno Infantil y Especialidades Medicas IRMIE

Veterinaries in Baní

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria Brasil
Veterinaria La Dura
Veterinaria Suero Tavera

Bus Stations in Baní

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DO #10958809206

Gas Stations in Baní

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eco Bani
Eco la Primera del Sur
Eco La Regla
Eco Petróleo
Eco Villa Sombrero
Ecopetróleo
Estacion Shell Miltin
Estación Sonrisa
Gas Caribe
Gasolinera Texaco
Shell
Texaco

Banks in Baní

10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asociacion Peravia de Ahorros y Prestamos
Banco ADEMI
Banco Agricola
Banco BHD
Banco de Reservas
Banco Popular
Banco Santa Cruz
BanReservas
Banreservas
La Nacional de Ahorros y Prestamos

Gyms in Baní

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

STRENGHT CLUB TRAINING BANI

Stadiums & Teams in Baní

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Airports Near Baní

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
San Isidro Air Base-Medium Airport
Azua Airport-Small Airport
Boca Chica Airport-Small Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Los Montones Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Baní

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mail Boxes Etc. - Bani
Oficina de Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baní

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de Dios la Hermosa
Iglesia Asamblea de Dios Casa de Oracion
Iglesia Asambles de Dios

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
202 m (663 ft)

Around Baní

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 12
Restaurants 5
Cafes 2
Bars 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 9
Museums 1
Hotels 2
Parks 6
Places of Worship 2

🇩🇴 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 Baní

What is the population of Baní?

Baní has a population of 66,709 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 337.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baní?

Baní has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.

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