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Cercado Abajo, Dominican Republic

San Juan Province · Dominican Republic

Cercado Abajo is a small city in San Juan Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 5,316. Elevation: 2,428 ft (740 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,316 Population 47/sq mi density
2,428 ft Elevation 740 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Cercado Abajo

Cercado Abajo

Cercado Abajo är en ort i Dominikanska republiken. Den ligger i provinsen San Juan, i den västra delen av landet, 160 km väster om huvudstaden Santo Domingo. Cercado Abajo ligger 740 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 5 316.

People

Population5,316
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Population5,316
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Coordinates18.7268°, -71.5174°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSan Juan Province
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,426 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cercado Abajo

Cercado Abajo is a small city in Dominican Republic (San Juan Province) with a population of 5,316. The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet (740 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Cercado Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,428 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,428 ft (740 m)
Area112.8 sq mi (292.1 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates18.7268°N, 71.5174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 115 km
Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 147 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 139 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 142 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 123 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 109 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 130 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 146 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 143 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 130 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 149 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 111 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 130 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 142 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 103 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 69 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 67 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 291 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 221 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 135 km
2017 Irma Category 5 246 km
2017 Maria Category 3 280 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 293 km
2011 Irene Category 2 208 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 260 km
2008 Ike Category 4 258 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 146 km
2007 Dean Category 4 283 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 239 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 265 km
2001 Iris Category 1 216 km
1998 Georges Category 3 23 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 261 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 220 km
1987 Emily Category 3 30 km
1980 Allen Category 5 231 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
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 135 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 111 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 86 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 9.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Cercado Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Cercado Abajo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de La Frontera

Libraries in Cercado Abajo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Comendador0.0

Farmers Markets in Cercado Abajo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Elias Piña Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Postrer Río

Gas Stations in Cercado Abajo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #8751729908

Stadiums & Teams in Cercado Abajo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cercado Abajo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Pignon AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cercado Abajo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
740 m (2,428 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 Cercado Abajo

What is the population of Cercado Abajo?

Cercado Abajo has a population of 5,316 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 112.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cercado Abajo?

Cercado Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

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