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Cotuí, Dominican Republic

Sánchez Ramírez · Dominican Republic

Cotuí is a mid-size city in Sánchez Ramírez, Dominican Republic with a population of 41,641. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

41,641 Population 123/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Cotuí

Cotuí

Cotuí is a city in the central region of the Dominican Republic and is one of the oldest cities of the New World. It is the capital of Sánchez Ramírez Province in the Cibao.

People

Population41,641
Density123/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Population41,641
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Coordinates19.0539°, -70.1512°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSánchez Ramírez
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,946 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cotuí

Cotuí is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (Sánchez Ramírez) with a population of 41,641. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 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 76.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Cotuí

Cotuí has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 979 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 17.6° / 32.5° 31.4
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 17.7° / 33.2° 68.2
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 17.7° / 34.6° 47.8
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 18.5° / 35.6° 58.6
May 27.4°C / 81°F 21.2° / 36.1° 62.7
Jun 28°C / 82°F 22.5° / 36.1° 61.3
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 35.6° 95.8
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 23° / 36.1° 83.6
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 36.3° 126.3
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 21.5° / 35.4° 59.2
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 19.5° / 33.4° 165.9
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.7° / 31.8° 118.8
Cotuí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area337.3 sq mi (873.7 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates19.0539°N, 70.1512°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

760 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 97 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 76 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 125 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 102 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 113 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 84 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 89 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 72 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 61 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 139 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 55 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 138 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 26 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 30 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 26 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 136 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 125 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 142 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 100 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 265 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 85 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 145 km
2017 Irma Category 5 168 km
2017 Maria Category 3 162 km
2011 Irene Category 3 126 km
2008 Ike Category 4 239 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 269 km
2004 Frances Category 4 283 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 124 km
2000 Debby Category 1 221 km
1998 Georges Category 3 40 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 260 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 130 km
1987 Emily Category 3 123 km
1985 Kate Category 1 261 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 1,790 123 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 85 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 139 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in

Cotuí has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Cotuí

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela primaria - - - -
Liceo Miguel Ángel García Viloria - - - -
Escuela Primaria Villa La Mata - - - -
Centro Educativo Juan Sanchez Ramirez - - - -
Centro Educativo Amor y Paz - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cotuí

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bachata bachata, latin MP3 128 kbps
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 Cotuí

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Maimon0.0
Krc Print Center0.0
Librería Mora0.0

Farmers Markets in Cotuí

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO NUEVO
Mercado Público de Maimón

Cafes in Cotuí

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería Nicori

Monuments in Cotuí

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estatua General Sanchez Ramirez

Bus Stations in Cotuí

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Santo Domingo-Cotuí

Gas Stations in Cotuí

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bomba Isla
Bomba Isla
Estacion GLP
Estacion Isla
Isla
Isla Hnos Peña
Petronan
Petronan
Red
Texaco
Texaco

Banks in Cotuí

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Ademi
Banco BHD-Leon
Banco cotui
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
Banco Scotiabank
Banreservas
Banreservas
Cooperativa Conacado
CoopMaimón (Cotuí)

Shopping Malls in Cotuí

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Miramall

Stadiums & Teams in Cotuí

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cotuí

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge 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
Azua Airport-Small Airport
Boca Chica Airport-Small Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall 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 Cotuí

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catolica de Cotui
Iglesia de Dios
Iglesia de Dios M. Rehobot

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
178 m (584 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 Cotuí

What is the population of Cotuí?

Cotuí has a population of 41,641 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 337.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cotuí?

Cotuí 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 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches.

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