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Castillo, Dominican Republic

Duarte Province · Dominican Republic

Castillo is a small city in Duarte Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 6,328. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,328 Population 107/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
72.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Castillo

Castillo

Castillo är en ort i Dominikanska republiken. Den ligger i provinsen Duarte, i den centrala delen av landet, 80 km norr om huvudstaden Santo Domingo. Castillo ligger 80 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 6 328.

People

Population6,328
Density107/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain72.7 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population6,328
Population Density107 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates19.2082°, -70.0273°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceDuarte Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation72.7 inches (1,846 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Castillo

Castillo is a small city in Dominican Republic (Duarte Province) with a population of 6,328. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area59.1 sq mi (153.0 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates19.2082°N, 70.0273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.7"
91% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

914 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 93 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 65 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 M5.6 112 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 93 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 104 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 92 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 87 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 83 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 38 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 47 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 51 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 48 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 131 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 95 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 18 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 96 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 138 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 93 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 1 251 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 292 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 64 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 145 km
2017 Irma Category 5 148 km
2017 Maria Category 3 140 km
2011 Irene Category 2 105 km
2008 Ike Category 4 223 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 290 km
2004 Frances Category 4 262 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 117 km
2000 Debby Category 1 205 km
1998 Georges Category 3 59 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 238 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 109 km
1987 Emily Category 3 144 km
1985 Kate Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 1,790 108 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 64 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 128 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Castillo

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Vuelta Larga - - - -
Escuela Los Guayuyos - - - -
Liceo Osvaldo Garcia de la Concha - - - -
Los Lanos - - - -
Escuela Primaria General Olegario Tenares - - - -
Yaiba Abajo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Castillo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio - MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Castillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Krc Print Center0.0
Librería Mora0.0

Farmers Markets in Castillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO NUEVO

Gas Stations in Castillo

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ARCENIO GAS
Esso Ray
Estacion Isla Castillo
Propagas Castillo (GLP)

Banks in Castillo

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asociaciën Duarte de Ahorros Y Prestamos
Banco Agr-Cola

Stadiums & Teams in Castillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castillo

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air Base-Medium Airport
Arroyo Barril Airport-Small Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airport-Small Airport
Cotui Angelina Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport-Small Airport
Los Montones Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castillo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Vuelta Larga

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
80 m (262 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 Castillo

What is the population of Castillo?

Castillo has a population of 6,328 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 59.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Castillo?

Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.7 inches.

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