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Esperanza, Dominican Republic

Valverde Province · Dominican Republic

Esperanza is a mid-size city in Valverde Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 42,169. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

42,169 Population 463/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Esperanza

Esperanza

Esperanza är en ort i Dominikanska republiken. Den ligger i provinsen Valverde, i den centrala delen av landet, 160 km nordväst om huvudstaden Santo Domingo. Esperanza ligger 113 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 42 169.

People

Population42,169
Density463/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population42,169
Population Density463 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates19.5847°, -70.9849°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceValverde Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,198 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esperanza

Esperanza is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (Valverde Province) with a population of 42,169. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Esperanza

Esperanza has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 930 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 31.7° 32.8
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 16.7° / 33° 80.0
Mar 24.4°C / 76°F 16.8° / 34.9° 46.9
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 18.3° / 36° 45.5
May 27.3°C / 81°F 21.2° / 36.9° 55.5
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 21.7° / 37° 64.0
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 21.8° / 36.6° 87.4
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 22° / 36.4° 67.1
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 21.6° / 36.4° 88.9
Oct 27°C / 81°F 20.8° / 35.7° 53.1
Nov 25°C / 77°F 18.1° / 33.2° 190.9
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 17.5° / 31.5° 117.7
Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area91.1 sq mi (235.9 km²)
Population Density463/sq mi
Coordinates19.5847°N, 70.9849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 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 39 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 72 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 20 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 62 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 146 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 114 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 105 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 95 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 150 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 103 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 109 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 36 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 135 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 142 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 91 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 62 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 71 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 42 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 36 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 19 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 1 206 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 115 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 42 km
2017 Irma Category 5 138 km
2017 Maria Category 3 170 km
2011 Irene Category 3 99 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 278 km
2008 Ike Category 4 169 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 270 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 253 km
2004 Frances Category 4 254 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 226 km
1998 Georges Category 3 88 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 160 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 261 km
1987 Emily Category 3 85 km
1985 Kate Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 5,300 129 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in
December 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in

Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Esperanza

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Profesor Genaro Antonio Osoria - - - -
Centro Educativo Profesora María Luisa Abreu Guzmán - - - -
Centro Educativo de Batey 1 - - - -
Escuela Profesor Juan Bosch - - - -
Politécnico Prof. José Arturo Peña Tejada - - - -
Centro Educativo Profesora Elba Antonia Báez Castro - - - -
Escuela Básica 1º de Mayo - - - -
Escuela Ramón Matías Mella - - - -
Escuela El Buen Samaritano - - - -
Escuela Primaria Cristobal Colón - - - -
Centro Educativo Pedro Henríquez Ureña - - - -
Liceo María Leaquina Rodríguez - - - -
Liceo María Bernardina Pascual y Ventura "Doña Buby" - - - -
Centro Educativo Hermanas Mirabal Pantoja - - - -
Escuela Básica Profesora Teodora Acosta Rosa - - - -
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Radio Stations near Esperanza

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bachata bachata, latin MP3 128 kbps
Suave 107.3 FM baladas en español, música romántica MP3
Salsa 92.7 FM - AAC
Tropical 100 Mix bachata, latin MP3
Disco 89 88.9 FM baladas en español, music MP3 128 kbps
Trespatines Radio - MP3 64 kbps
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Monumental 100.3 FM dominican republic, republica dominicana MP3 128 kbps
WXM ONE RADIO - AAC+ 128 kbps
WXM ON RADIO - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Esperanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Damas
Club Quisqueya
Plaza Artesanal De La Madera Petroficada

Libraries in Esperanza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Esperanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Doña María Luisa Ventura

Clinics in Esperanza

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dr. Pedro Aquino

Gas Stations in Esperanza

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EcoEsperanza
Shell
Texaco
Texaco
Total

Gyms in Esperanza

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DO #4545455201

Stadiums & Teams in Esperanza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Esperanza

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Dajabon Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Monte Cristi Airport-Small Airport
Ouanaminthe Airport-Small Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza Field-Small Airport
Piloto Airport-Small Airport
Walterio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esperanza

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Metodista Libre
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Parroquia Cristo Rey
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
113 m (371 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 Esperanza

What is the population of Esperanza?

Esperanza has a population of 42,169 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 463 people per square mile, spread across 91.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esperanza?

Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

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