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El Puerto, Dominican Republic

San Pedro de Macorís · Dominican Republic

El Puerto is a small town in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic with a population of 3,278. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

3,278 Population 14/sq mi density
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
64.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About El Puerto

El Puerto

El Puerto är en ort i Dominikanska republiken. Den ligger i provinsen San Pedro de Macorís, i den östra delen av landet, 60 km nordost om huvudstaden Santo Domingo. El Puerto ligger 122 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 278.

People

Population3,278
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain64.9 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Population3,278
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates18.7833°, -69.4667°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSan Pedro de Macorís
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation64.9 inches (1,649 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Puerto

El Puerto is a small town in Dominican Republic (San Pedro de Macorís) with a population of 3,278. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 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 64.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

El Puerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area243.3 sq mi (630.2 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates18.7833°N, 69.4667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.9"
71% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,575 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 144 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 137 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 148 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 139 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 107 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 12 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 120 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 99 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 114 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 106 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 90 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 59 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 126 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 110 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 92 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 90 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 110 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 133 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 126 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 Ernesto Category 1 268 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 45 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 220 km
2017 Irma Category 5 165 km
2017 Maria Category 3 136 km
2011 Irene Category 2 124 km
2008 Ike Category 4 280 km
2004 Frances Category 4 287 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 49 km
2000 Debby Category 1 164 km
1998 Georges Category 3 32 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 246 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 93 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 298 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 296 km
1987 Emily Category 3 147 km
1985 Kate Category 1 267 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 71 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 80 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 70 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in

El Puerto has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in El Puerto

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Pedro Henríquez Ureña
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Radio Stations near El Puerto

28 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Primera 88.1 primera 88.1 MP3
Top Merengue Radio merengue AAC+ 128 kbps
710 AM Radio Nacional Cristiana (RD) cristiana MP3
Top Balada Radio baladas, boleros AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Salsa Radio salsa AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Bachata Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ritmo 96.5 FM pop latino, pop music MP3
Latina 104 merengue, merengue bachata MP3 128 kbps
wao89.1 MP3
CDN Radio baseball, beisbol MP3 56 kbps
La Rocka 91.7 adult contemporary, alternative MP3 96 kbps
Top Cristiano Radio cristiano AAC+ 128 kbps
Ser Mejor Radio upbeat MP3 128 kbps
Platino Radio bachata, merengue MP3 128 kbps
570 AM Radio Crystal religious MP3
La Voz del Pacoredo news MP3
Top Urbano hip hop, latino urbano AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Santa Maria MP3 60 kbps
Ritmo Hits latino, top40 MP3 128 kbps
Exaltación FM religioso católico MP3 128 kbps
Nex Hits hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Dial 670 AM (RD) bachata, merengue MP3
Radio fm103 (RD) tropical AAC+ 36 kbps
Radio Cimarrona community radio, local music MP3 128 kbps
Miss 104 FM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 128 kbps
Turbo 98.3 FM MP3
Tesoro FM bachata 70 & 80 varios, bachatas MP3
Los 40 República Dominicana MP3

Museums in El Puerto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Histórico Ron Barceló

Stadiums & Teams in El Puerto

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Puerto

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Casa De Campo International AirportLRMLarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Arroyo Barril AirportSmall Airport
Boca Chica AirportSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airportSmall Airport
Cueva Las Maravillas AirportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Cacata airportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Lechuga AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport
Magdalena Cuya AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Macoris AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
122 m (400 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 Puerto

What is the population of El Puerto?

El Puerto has a population of 3,278 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 243.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Puerto?

El Puerto 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 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.9 inches.

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