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Guananico, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic

Guananico is a small town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic with a population of 2,620. Elevation: 509 ft (155 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,620 Population 32/sq mi density
509 ft Elevation 155 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.3 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Guananico

Guananico is a town in the Dominican Republic, situated in the Puerto Plata Province. It has an area of 58.02 square kilometers (22.40 sq mi) and a population of 8,954 of which 3,025 live in the urban part and 5,929 in the rural part. It is the youngest, smallest, and of the smallest population of the eight cities in the province of Puerto Plata.

People

Population2,620
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population2,620
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Coordinates19.7269°, -70.9229°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvincePuerto Plata
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation56.3 inches (1,430 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guananico

Guananico is a small town in Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata) with a population of 2,620. The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Guananico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 509 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Area80.9 sq mi (209.5 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates19.7269°N, 70.9229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 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 27 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 64 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 48 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 3 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 127 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 91 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 113 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 112 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 118 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 147 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 92 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 23 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 13 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 123 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 60 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 54 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 62 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 29 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 24 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 5 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 189 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 101 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 35 km
2017 Irma Category 5 121 km
2017 Maria Category 3 153 km
2011 Irene Category 3 82 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 282 km
2008 Ike Category 4 153 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 262 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 268 km
2004 Frances Category 4 237 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 227 km
2000 Debby Category 1 297 km
1998 Georges Category 3 104 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 145 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 244 km
1987 Emily Category 3 101 km
1985 Kate Category 1 197 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 5,300 134 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.9 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in

Guananico has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Guananico

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
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 Guananico

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Damas
Club Quisqueya
Fortaleza de San Felipe
Museo Arqueológico La Isabela
Museo del Ámbar
Museo Gregorio Luperon
Museo masonico
Plaza Artesanal De La Madera Petroficada

Libraries in Guananico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Guananico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Doña María Luisa Ventura

Stadiums & Teams in Guananico

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guananico

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guananico

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
137 m (449 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 Guananico

What is the population of Guananico?

Guananico has a population of 2,620 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 80.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guananico?

Guananico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches.

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