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Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic

Hato Mayor Province · Dominican Republic

Hato Mayor del Rey is a mid-size city in Hato Mayor Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 35,999. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

35,999 Population 119/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Hato Mayor del Rey

Hato Mayor del Rey

Hato Mayor del Rey is the capital of Hato Mayor Province, Dominican Republic. It is bordered on the North by the municipalities of El Valle and Sabana de la Mar, on the South by the San Pedro de Macorís Province, on the East by the El Seibo Province and on the West by the municipality of Bayaguana, Monte Plata. It is located 27 kilometers from the San Pedro de Macorís Province and 110 kilometers from the capital city of Santo Domingo. Hato Mayor del Rey has a population of 70,141 inhabitants, and is divided into three municipal districts: Yerba Buena, Guayabo Dulce and Mata Palacio.

People

Population35,999
Density119/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population35,999
Population Density119 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates18.7658°, -69.2558°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceHato Mayor Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hato Mayor del Rey

Hato Mayor del Rey is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (Hato Mayor Province) with a population of 35,999. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Hato Mayor del Rey

Hato Mayor del Rey has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1258 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 20.4° / 30.9° 52.4
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.1° 77.3
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 20.3° / 32.5° 64.7
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 20.7° / 33.8° 72.3
May 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 33.9° 97.9
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 33.6° 68.3
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 33.4° 113.3
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.6° / 33.9° 110.6
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.3° / 34° 230.7
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.6° 77.1
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 22.2° / 31.9° 183.3
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30.8° 110.6
Hato Mayor del Rey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area301.6 sq mi (781.0 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates18.7658°N, 69.2558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,603 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 M5.9 145 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 125 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 119 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 131 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 126 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 102 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 119 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 13 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 136 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 146 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 105 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 122 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 142 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 112 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 149 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 112 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 108 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 95 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 37 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 90 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 Ernesto Category 1 250 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 38 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 240 km
2017 Irma Category 5 161 km
2017 Maria Category 3 122 km
2011 Irene Category 1 114 km
2008 Ike Category 4 284 km
2004 Frances Category 4 282 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 27 km
2000 Debby Category 1 146 km
1998 Georges Category 3 50 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 236 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 76 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 298 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 278 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 289 km
1987 Emily Category 3 162 km
1985 Kate Category 1 264 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
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 60 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 86 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in

Hato Mayor del Rey has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Hato Mayor del Rey

Institution Type Founded Website
UASD-Hato Mator University

Schools in Hato Mayor del Rey

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Juan Pablo Duarte
Liceo Rosa Duarte
Liceo César Nicolás Penson
Colegio Bautista Dominicano
Escuela Primaria Bernardo Pichardo
Escuela Básica Punta De Garza
Escuela Básica Miguel Amparo García
Escuela Carlos Melquiades Peguero Sánchez
Liceo Prof. César Cáceres Castillo
Escuela Primaria El 20
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Radio Stations near Hato Mayor del Rey

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ritmo Hits latino, top40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio fm103 (RD) tropical AAC+ 36 kbps
Radio Dial 670 AM (RD) bachata, merengue MP3
Nex Hits hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Exaltación FM religioso católico MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hato Mayor del Rey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Histórico Ron Barceló

Hotels in Hato Mayor del Rey

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Olivo
dormitorio hato mayor

Monuments in Hato Mayor del Rey

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento al cítrico y la ganaderia

Theme Parks in Hato Mayor del Rey

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rancho Turistico Doña Callita

Clinics in Hato Mayor del Rey

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro De Atencion Primaria El 20

Veterinaries in Hato Mayor del Rey

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los periquitos

Bus Stations in Hato Mayor del Rey

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruta Hato Mayor - Sabana de la Mar
Ruta Hato Mayor - Santo Domingo

Gas Stations in Hato Mayor del Rey

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eco petroleo
Gas GLP
Total

Banks in Hato Mayor del Rey

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asociación la nacional de ahorros y préstamos
AutoBanReservas
Banco agricola
Banco de Reservas
Banco popular

Shopping Malls in Hato Mayor del Rey

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almacenes Iberia

Stadiums & Teams in Hato Mayor del Rey

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hato Mayor del Rey

15 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
Magdalena Cuya AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Macoris AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hato Mayor del Rey

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Parroquia nuestra señora de las mercedes.

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
65 m (213 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 Hato Mayor del Rey

What is the population of Hato Mayor del Rey?

Hato Mayor del Rey has a population of 35,999 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 301.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hato Mayor del Rey?

Hato Mayor del Rey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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