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Gonzalo, Dominican Republic

Monte Plata Province · Dominican Republic

Gonzalo is a small town in Monte Plata Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 2,027. Elevation: 938 ft (286 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2,027 Population 9/sq mi density
938 ft Elevation 286 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
83.0 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Gonzalo

Municipio de Gonzalo is a small town in Monte Plata Province, Dominican Republic. The population as of the 2022 census was 5,954. The main source of income is cattle ranching and agriculture.

People

Population2,027
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain83.0 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Population2,027
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Coordinates18.9515°, -69.7511°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceMonte Plata Province
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation83.0 inches (2,107 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gonzalo

Gonzalo is a small town in Dominican Republic (Monte Plata Province) with a population of 2,027. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet (286 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 83.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Gonzalo 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 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 938 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 Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area230.1 sq mi (595.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates18.9515°N, 69.7511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.0"
118% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,512 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 M6.4 133 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 104 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 138 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 133 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 95 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 47 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 84 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 90 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 74 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 60 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 93 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 61 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 130 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 136 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 137 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 122 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 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 1 286 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 283 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 60 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 185 km
2017 Irma Category 5 160 km
2017 Maria Category 3 145 km
2011 Irene Category 2 120 km
2008 Ike Category 4 257 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 296 km
2004 Frances Category 4 281 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 81 km
2000 Debby Category 1 184 km
1998 Georges Category 3 40 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 244 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 108 km
1987 Emily Category 3 145 km
1985 Kate Category 1 259 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 86 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 66 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 97 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in

Gonzalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Gonzalo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Gonzalo
Escuela Sabana Del Estado
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Radio Stations near Gonzalo

29 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
Ritmo 96.5 FM pop latino, pop music MP3
Top Bachata Radio MP3 128 kbps
Top Salsa Radio salsa AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Balada Radio baladas, boleros AAC+ 128 kbps
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
Platino Radio bachata, merengue MP3 128 kbps
570 AM Radio Crystal religious MP3
La Voz del Pacoredo news MP3
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Ser Mejor Radio upbeat MP3 128 kbps
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

Gas Stations in Gonzalo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #990221911
Planta de gas

Stadiums & Teams in Gonzalo

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Airports Near Gonzalo

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
Cueva Las Maravillas AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Lechuga AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Macoris AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
286 m (938 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 Gonzalo

What is the population of Gonzalo?

Gonzalo has a population of 2,027 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 230.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gonzalo?

Gonzalo 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 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.0 inches.

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