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Dajabón, Dominican Republic

Dajabón · Dominican Republic

Dajabón is a small city in Dajabón, Dominican Republic with a population of 16,398. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,398 Population 153/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Dajabón

Dajabón

Dajabón is a municipality and capital of the Dajabón province in the Dominican Republic, which is located on the northwestern Dominican Republic frontier with Haiti. It is a market town with a population of about 26,000, north of the Cordillera Central mountain range.

People

Population16,398
Density153/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population16,398
Population Density153 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates19.5481°, -71.7082°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceDajabón
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dajabón

Dajabón is a small city in Dominican Republic (Dajabón) with a population of 16,398. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Dajabón

Dajabón has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 802 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 16.5° / 32.4° 25.6
Feb 24.2°C / 75°F 17° / 33.5° 69.6
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 17.3° / 35° 39.3
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 19° / 36.3° 32.3
May 27.6°C / 82°F 22.2° / 37.3° 45.9
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 22.3° / 37.6° 60.0
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 22.3° / 37.3° 73.5
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 22.8° / 36.8° 62.3
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 22.6° / 36.8° 81.6
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 21.3° / 36° 44.9
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 18.5° / 33.7° 172.1
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 17.5° / 32.1° 94.9
Dajabón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area106.8 sq mi (276.7 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates19.5481°N, 71.7082°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 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 M6.4 111 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 147 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 148 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 85 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 132 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 118 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 143 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 108 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 144 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 143 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 41 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 98 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 145 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 114 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 48 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 109 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 89 km
May 14, 1997 0 km W of Gaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic M4.7 149 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 44 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 201 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 173 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 66 km
2017 Irma Category 5 163 km
2017 Maria Category 3 218 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 272 km
2011 Irene Category 3 135 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 204 km
2008 Ike Category 4 164 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 198 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 230 km
2004 Frances Category 4 285 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 296 km
2001 Iris Category 1 299 km
1998 Georges Category 3 74 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 225 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 300 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 296 km
1987 Emily Category 3 65 km
1985 Kate Category 2 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 56 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 149 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in

Dajabón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Dajabón

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio La Altagracia College - ,
Liceo Secundario Manuel Arturo Machado College - ,

Schools in Dajabón

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Loyola - - - -
UTESA Dajabón - - - -
Instituto Tecnológico San Ignacio de Loyola - - - -
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Museums in Dajabón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph

Libraries in Dajabón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dajabón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Communautaire de Ouanaminthe
Marché du Quarter Acul-Samedi
Marché Frontalier de Ouanaminthe
Marché Public
Marché Public
Marché public de Fort-Liberté
Marché Public de Ouanaminthe
Marché Public Fort-Liberté
Marché Terrier-Rouge
Mercado Haitiano - Dominicano de Dajabón
Mercado Las Matas de Santa Cruz
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Publico Loma de Cabrera

Hotels in Dajabón

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HOTEL BRISOL
Villas CODEVI

Monuments in Dajabón

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a los Héroes de la Batalla de Beller

Clinics in Dajabón

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Rosa Benita

Gas Stations in Dajabón

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DO #2268816303
DO #2268834096
Texaco

Banks in Dajabón

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bagrícola
Banco Ademi
Banco Popular
Banreservas
CoopBueno
Cooperativa Global
Scotiabank

Gyms in Dajabón

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bajo Techo

Breweries in Dajabón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jus Sapito
Usine de transformation Fruits (Jus Sapito )

Stadiums & Teams in Dajabón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dajabón

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Dajabon Airport-Small Airport
Hinche Airport-Small Airport
Monte Cristi Airport-Small Airport
Ouanaminthe Airport-Small Airport
Phaeton Airport-Small Airport
Pignon Airport-Small Airport
Piloto Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De La Maguana Airport-Small Airport
Walterio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dajabón

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Soka Gakkai Republica Dominicana SGI-RD Dajabon

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
70 m (230 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 Dajabón

What is the population of Dajabón?

Dajabón has a population of 16,398 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 153 people per square mile, spread across 106.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dajabón?

Dajabón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

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