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Comendador, Dominican Republic
Elías Piña · Dominican Republic
Comendador is a small city in Elías Piña, Dominican Republic with a population of 12,070. Elevation: 1,293 ft (394 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,070 |
| Population Density | 76 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.8776°, -71.7032° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | Elías Piña |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.3 inches (1,582 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Comendador
Comendador is a small city in Dominican Republic (Elías Piña) with a population of 12,070. The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet (394 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in Comendador
Comendador has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.4°C), the coldest is Dec (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 812 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 158.1 sq mi (409.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8776°N, 71.7032°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 |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 110 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 99 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 76 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in |
Comendador has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Comendador
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria La Patilla | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Gastón Fernando Deligne | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Ana Patria Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Politécnico Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Comendador
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de La Frontera |
Libraries in Comendador
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Comendador | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Comendador
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Piña Mercado | |||||
| Marché de Biassou | |||||
| Marché de Los Cacaos | |||||
| Marche de Thomassique | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Bánica | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Monuments in Comendador
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Comendador
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Comendador
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Comendador
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Comendador
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Comendador
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | Large Airport |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | Medium Airport |
| Dajabon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hinche Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ouanaminthe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Peñuela / Esperanza Field | - | Small Airport |
| Pignon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Piloto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan De La Maguana Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Dominican Republic
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What is the population of Comendador?
Comendador has a population of 12,070 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 158.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Comendador?
Comendador has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.3 inches.