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Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

La Vega · Dominican Republic

Jarabacoa is a small city in La Vega, Dominican Republic with a population of 29,983. Elevation: 1,811 ft (552 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,983 Population 94/sq mi density
1,811 ft Elevation 552 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Jarabacoa

Jarabacoa

Jarabacoa is a town located in the central region of the Dominican Republic. It is the second largest municipality in La Vega Province.

People

Population29,983
Density94/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Population29,983
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Coordinates19.1168°, -70.6360°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceLa Vega
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,309 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jarabacoa

Jarabacoa is a small city in Dominican Republic (La Vega) with a population of 29,983. The city sits at an elevation of 1,811 feet (552 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Jarabacoa

Jarabacoa has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 987 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 13° / 27.3° 29.8
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 13.6° / 28.5° 66.7
Mar 20.7°C / 69°F 13.6° / 30.2° 45.8
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 14.7° / 31.3° 61.9
May 23°C / 73°F 17.1° / 31.8° 61.1
Jun 23.4°C / 74°F 17.7° / 31.7° 63.3
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 18° / 30.9° 99.3
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 18.2° / 31.2° 84.8
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 17.8° / 31.6° 130.9
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17.5° / 30.8° 59.2
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15° / 28.6° 169.1
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 27.1° 115.6
Jarabacoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,811 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,811 ft (552 m)
Area317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates19.1168°N, 70.6360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

344 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 74 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 75 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 122 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 89 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 77 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 93 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 83 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 140 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 112 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 53 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 111 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 75 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 42 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 41 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 46 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 133 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 52 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 109 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 74 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 129 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 1 254 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 124 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 105 km
2017 Irma Category 5 178 km
2017 Maria Category 3 193 km
2011 Irene Category 3 139 km
2008 Ike Category 4 224 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 237 km
2004 Frances Category 4 290 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 176 km
2001 Iris Category 1 297 km
2000 Debby Category 1 270 km
1998 Georges Category 3 39 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 285 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 162 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 295 km
1987 Emily Category 3 92 km
1985 Kate Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 127 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
April 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in

Jarabacoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Jarabacoa

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Domingo Savio - - - -
Escuela Primaria Buena Vista - - - -
Liceo Luís Ernesto Gómez Uribe - - - -
Escuela Dulce María Tiburcio - - - -
Escuela básica Alejandrina Batista - - - -
Escuela Manuel Ubaldo Gómez - - - -
Escuela Carlos Manuel Tiburcio Guzmán - - - -
Escuela Profesor José Antonio Guzmán Fabián - - - -
Jarabacoa Christian School - - - -
Liceo Técnico Luis Ernesto Gómez Uribe - - - -
Doulos Discovery School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jarabacoa

9 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
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Monumental 100.3 FM dominican republic, republica dominicana MP3 128 kbps
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Jarabacoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Museo de La Vega
Hotel Nueva Suiza
La Vega Vieja
Museo del deporte
Museo Hidroeléctrica
Museo Sacro

Libraries in Jarabacoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Don Juan Funación Mano a Mano0.0

Farmers Markets in Jarabacoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Público de Jarabacoa
Mercado Publico Municipal
Plaza Mora

Hotels in Jarabacoa

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

casa heuspedes
EL Conde
Hotel Brisas del Yaque
Hotel Brisas del Yaque
Hotel Carmen
Hotel Central
Hotel Gran Jimenoa
Hotel Pinar Dorado
Jaraba
Jarabacua River Club & Resort
Mi Vista Mountain Resort
Rancho La Aurora
Sonido del Yaque

Cafes in Jarabacoa

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Colao
Cafetera Mirador
Panadería Repostería Espinal

Theatres in Jarabacoa

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Don Bosco

Clinics in Jarabacoa

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Los Rios

Bus Stations in Jarabacoa

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caribe Tours
Caribe Tours and Express
sub estacion Jimenoa
TAXI EL SALTO

Gas Stations in Jarabacoa

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Estación de Gas Propano-Escalante
Petronan
Propa-Gas
Shell
Shell
Shell
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Banks in Jarabacoa

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco BHD León
Banco León
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
Banco Progreso
BANRESERVAS
Banreservas

Breweries in Jarabacoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Vegana

Stadiums & Teams in Jarabacoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jarabacoa

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Azua Airport-Small Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Los Montones Airport-Small Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza Field-Small Airport
Piloto Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De La Maguana Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Jarabacoa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
EPS Jarabacoa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jarabacoa

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Parroquia El Faro
Parroquia Maria Auxiliadora
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Salon del Reino

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
698 m (2,290 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 Jarabacoa

What is the population of Jarabacoa?

Jarabacoa has a population of 29,983 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 317.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jarabacoa?

Jarabacoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches.

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