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Boca Chica, Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Province · Dominican Republic
Boca Chica is a mid-size city in Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 46,300. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Boca Chica
Boca Chica is a municipality (municipio) of the Santo Domingo province in the Dominican Republic. Within the municipality there is one municipal district : La Caleta. As of the 2022 census it had 167,040 inhabitants, 104,951 living in the city itself and 62,089 in its rural districts (Secciones).
People
Climate
| Population | 46,300 |
| Population Density | 725 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4500°, -69.6000° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | Santo Domingo Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Boca Chica
Boca Chica is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo Province) with a population of 46,300. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in Boca Chica
Boca Chica has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1390 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 63.9 sq mi (165.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4500°N, 69.6000°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,790 | 109 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 117 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 100 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in |
Boca Chica has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.7").
Schools in Boca Chica
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro psicopedagogíco Las palomitas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio lic. Josefa Castillo | — | — | — | — |
| Manuel de la cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Francisco del rosario Sánchez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica María Trinidad Sánchez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mercedes Zapata de Montes de Oca | — | — | — | — |
| Alma Pura Bilingual School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Belgica Adela Mirabal Reyes (Dedé) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Francisca Linares | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Villa Gautier | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Boca Chica
28 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 | |
| wao89.1 | — | MP3 | |
| CDN Radio | baseball, beisbol | MP3 56 kbps | |
| La Rocka 91.7 | adult contemporary, alternative | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Top Cristiano Radio | cristiano | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Ser Mejor Radio | upbeat | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Platino Radio | bachata, merengue | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 570 AM Radio Crystal | religious | MP3 | |
| La Voz del Pacoredo | news | MP3 | |
| Top Urbano | hip hop, latino urbano | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio Santa Maria | — | MP3 60 kbps | |
| Ritmo Hits | latino, top40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exaltación FM | religioso católico | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nex Hits | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Dial 670 AM (RD) | bachata, merengue | MP3 | |
| Radio fm103 (RD) | tropical | AAC+ 36 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 | |
| Los 40 República Dominicana | — | MP3 |
Museums in Boca Chica
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Histórico Ron Barceló | ||||
| Ex-Museo Arqueológico |
Libraries in Boca Chica
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIBLIOTECA | 0.0 | |||||
| BIBLIOTECA | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Boca Chica
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmado Rolvy | |||||
| Colmado Rolvy | |||||
| Colmado Rolvy | |||||
| Colmado San Juan | |||||
| Colmado San Juan | |||||
| Colmado Sill By Niño | |||||
| Colmado Sill By Niño | |||||
| Mercado El Almirante, Los Productores |
Hotels in Boca Chica
31 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Boca Chica
44 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Boca Chica
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Boca Chica
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Boca Chica
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Boca Chica
8 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Boca Chica
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Boca Chica
18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Boca Chica
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Boca Chica
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Boca Chica
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Hockey sobre Césped |
Airports Near Boca Chica
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | Large Airport |
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | Large Airport |
| La Isabela International Airport | JBQ | Medium Airport |
| San Isidro Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Arroyo Barril Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Chica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Consuelo Batey Anita airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cotui Angelina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cueva Las Maravillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Romana Batey Cacata airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Romana Batey Lechuga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Montones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro De Macoris Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Boca Chica
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Atención Integral Ciudad Juan Bosch | ||
| centro medico hispánico | ||
| Jade Recovery House | ||
| Laboratorio Amadita |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Boca Chica
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Concilio Cruzada Evangelica Misionera | |
| Iglesia Adventista Del Séptimo Dia | |
| Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia | |
| Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia | |
| Iglesia de Dios Maranatha | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Evangelica de las Asamblea | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Jesucristo | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Arca de Salvacion | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostal Puestos Los Ojos en Jesus | |
| Iglesia Evangelical Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal | |
| Mensajeros del Rey | |
| Parroquia San Juan Pablo II | |
| Templo Biblico | |
| Templo del Refugio | |
| Templo Evangelico el Calvario Emmanuel |
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What is the population of Boca Chica?
Boca Chica has a population of 46,300 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 725 people per square mile, spread across 63.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Boca Chica?
Boca Chica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.6 inches.