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El Factor, Dominican Republic

María Trinidad Sánchez · Dominican Republic

El Factor is a small city in María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic with a population of 7,014. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,014 Population 108/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
79.5 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About El Factor

El Factor is a town in the María Trinidad Sánchez province of the Dominican Republic, hometown of Leopoldo Minaya, an acclaimed Latin American poet.

People

Population7,014
Density108/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain79.5 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population7,014
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates19.3183°, -69.8883°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceMaría Trinidad Sánchez
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation79.5 inches (2,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Factor

El Factor is a small city in Dominican Republic (María Trinidad Sánchez) with a population of 7,014. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

El Factor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area65.0 sq mi (168.4 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates19.3183°N, 69.8883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.5"
109% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,078 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 63 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 92 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 119 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 121 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 109 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 85 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 101 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 66 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 32 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 67 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 70 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 125 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 31 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 113 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 100 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 98 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 96 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 113 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 45 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 1 243 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 273 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 46 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 152 km
2017 Irma Category 5 133 km
2017 Maria Category 3 122 km
2011 Irene Category 2 89 km
2010 Earl Category 4 287 km
2008 Ike Category 4 214 km
2004 Frances Category 4 246 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 110 km
2000 Debby Category 1 189 km
1998 Georges Category 3 76 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 90 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 220 km
1987 Emily Category 3 163 km
1985 Kate Category 1 226 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 94 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 46 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 117 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in

El Factor has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (3.9").

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Schools in El Factor

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Los Yayales - - - -
Escuela Madre Vieja - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Factor

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Cafes in El Factor

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in El Factor

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Airports Near El Factor

9 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
Arroyo Barril Airport-Small Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airport-Small Airport
Cotui Angelina Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Factor

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Fe Apostolica Los Pajones

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
28 m (92 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 El Factor

What is the population of El Factor?

El Factor has a population of 7,014 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 65.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Factor?

El Factor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches.

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