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Cana Chapetón, Dominican Republic

Monte Cristi Province · Dominican Republic

Cana Chapetón is a small town in Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,758. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,758 Population 6/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Cana Chapetón

Cana Chapetón is a town in the Monte Cristi province of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population1,758
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population1,758
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates19.6070°, -71.2573°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceMonte Cristi Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cana Chapetón

Cana Chapetón is a small town in Dominican Republic (Monte Cristi Province) with a population of 1,758. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Cana Chapetón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area300.1 sq mi (777.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.6070°N, 71.2573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 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 64 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 100 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 86 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 39 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 131 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 127 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 125 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 131 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 118 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 61 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 142 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 62 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 38 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 67 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 97 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 34 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 50 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 42 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 94 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 Oscar Category 1 211 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 134 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 33 km
2017 Irma Category 5 145 km
2017 Maria Category 3 184 km
2011 Irene Category 3 106 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 249 km
2008 Ike Category 4 168 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 250 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 233 km
2004 Frances Category 4 260 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 254 km
1998 Georges Category 3 80 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 182 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 274 km
1987 Emily Category 3 72 km
1985 Kate Category 1 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 100 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in

Cana Chapetón has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Cana Chapetón

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Carlos González Núñez
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Radio Stations near Cana Chapetón

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Trespatines Radio MP3 64 kbps
WXM ONE RADIO AAC+ 128 kbps
WXM ON RADIO AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Cana Chapetón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Damas
Club Quisqueya

Libraries in Cana Chapetón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Bibloteca Don Eduardo Peña0.0

Farmers Markets in Cana Chapetón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Cana Chapetón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cana Chapetón

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Phaeton AirportSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)

🇩🇴 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 Cana Chapetón

What is the population of Cana Chapetón?

Cana Chapetón has a population of 1,758 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 300.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cana Chapetón?

Cana Chapetón 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 83°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches.

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