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Guatapanal, Dominican Republic

Valverde Province · Dominican Republic

Guatapanal is a small town in Valverde Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,657. Elevation: 492 ft (150 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

1,657 Population 35/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Guatapanal

Guatapanal is a town in the Valverde Province Provinces of the Dominican Republic of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population1,657
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population1,657
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Coordinates19.5071°, -70.9171°
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 Guatapanal

Guatapanal is a small town in Dominican Republic (Valverde Province) with a population of 1,657. The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 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.

Guatapanal 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 492 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

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area47.8 sq mi (123.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates19.5071°N, 70.9171°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

260 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 68 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 62 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 28 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 144 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 135 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 145 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 104 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 94 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 88 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 142 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 98 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 124 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 81 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 136 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 37 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 73 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 37 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 69 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 1 213 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 115 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 53 km
2017 Irma Category 5 143 km
2017 Maria Category 3 173 km
2011 Irene Category 3 105 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 286 km
2008 Ike Category 4 177 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 281 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 253 km
2004 Frances Category 4 260 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 216 km
2000 Debby Category 1 295 km
1998 Georges Category 3 80 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 161 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 263 km
1987 Emily Category 3 83 km
1985 Kate Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 5,300 137 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 149 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 114 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

Guatapanal 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 Guatapanal

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Secundario Orlando Martínez
Escuela Primaria de Guatapanal
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Radio Stations near Guatapanal

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 Guatapanal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Del Arte
Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Centro de Damas
Club Quisqueya
Iglesia Embrujo I
Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Palacio Consistorial
Plaza Artesanal De La Madera Petroficada

Libraries in Guatapanal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Central Profesor Juan Bosch0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Don Juan Funación Mano a Mano0.0

Farmers Markets in Guatapanal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Sirena
Mercado Municipal Doña María Luisa Ventura
Plaza Denny's
Plaza Merca Pekin

Stadiums & Teams in Guatapanal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Guatapanal

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Guatapanal

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amadita
Centro de Vacunación Clínica Corominas
Clínica ProFamilia
fabiola uñas.
Laboratorio Micologico
Oftalmolaser
Patria Rivas
Red Oncológica Dominicana Integral

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
150 m (492 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 Guatapanal

What is the population of Guatapanal?

Guatapanal has a population of 1,657 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 47.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guatapanal?

Guatapanal 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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