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El Valle, Dominican Republic

Hato Mayor Province · Dominican Republic

El Valle is a small city in Hato Mayor Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 5,666. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

5,666 Population 87/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
76.0 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About El Valle

El Valle is a town in the Hato Mayor Province of the Dominican Republic. El Valle is 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of the coastal town of Sabana de la Mar.Main street name: Maria Trinidad Sanchez.
River names: El Sano, Jaguera, and Janigua.
There is a creek that divides the town. The creek is called Porquero (porkero), named after the locally raised swine that bathe in the creek.

People

Population5,666
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain76.0 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population5,666
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates18.9757°, -69.3783°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceHato Mayor Province
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation76.0 inches (1,930 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Valle

El Valle is a small city in Dominican Republic (Hato Mayor Province) with a population of 5,666. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

El Valle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area64.8 sq mi (167.8 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates18.9757°N, 69.3783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.0"
100% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,799 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 146 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 129 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 150 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 136 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 143 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 126 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 28 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 117 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 128 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 128 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 99 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 97 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 130 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 133 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 121 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 101 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 115 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 100 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 59 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 298 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 251 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 23 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 217 km
2017 Irma Category 5 142 km
2017 Maria Category 3 115 km
2011 Irene Category 2 101 km
2010 Earl Category 4 286 km
2008 Ike Category 4 260 km
2004 Frances Category 4 264 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 44 km
2000 Debby Category 1 146 km
1998 Georges Category 3 54 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 223 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 76 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 295 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 282 km
1987 Emily Category 3 169 km
1985 Kate Category 1 244 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 50 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 60 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 57 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in

El Valle has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.6") and February the driest (2.9").

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Schools in El Valle

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Ludovina Chalas Rodríguez
Escuela Primaria
Escula Loma Clara
Escuela
Escuela Basica El Cabao
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Radio Stations near El Valle

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Dial 670 AM (RD) bachata, merengue MP3
Nex Hits hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Exaltación FM religioso católico MP3 128 kbps
Platino Radio bachata, merengue MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Valle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Elupina Cordero
Museum of Nature
Whale Museum of Samana

Farmers Markets in El Valle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Publico
Mercado Sabana de la Mar

Hotels in El Valle

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Esperanza
Hotel San Gabriel

Gas Stations in El Valle

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #11005968508
DO #1499796363
DO #1499796365
Gas GLP

Banks in El Valle

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banreservas

Stadiums & Teams in El Valle

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Airports Near El Valle

16 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
Baigua 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
42 m (138 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 Valle

What is the population of El Valle?

El Valle has a population of 5,666 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 64.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Valle?

El Valle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.0 inches.

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