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Jima Abajo, Dominican Republic

La Vega · Dominican Republic

Jima Abajo is a small city in La Vega, Dominican Republic with a population of 6,299. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

6,299 Population 98/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
64.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Jima Abajo

Jima Abajo is a town in the La Vega province of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population6,299
Density98/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain64.7 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population6,299
Population Density98 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates19.1329°, -70.3761°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceLa Vega
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation64.7 inches (1,642 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jima Abajo

Jima Abajo is a small city in Dominican Republic (La Vega) with a population of 6,299. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 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 64.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Jima Abajo 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 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area64.1 sq mi (166.0 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates19.1329°N, 70.3761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.7"
70% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 10, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 78 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 66 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 127 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 90 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 88 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 90 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 78 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 115 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 57 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 129 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 55 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 28 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 127 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 132 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 27 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 34 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 27 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 75 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 129 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 253 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 101 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 121 km
2017 Irma Category 5 168 km
2017 Maria Category 3 171 km
2011 Irene Category 3 129 km
2008 Ike Category 4 228 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 257 km
2004 Frances Category 4 281 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 149 km
2000 Debby Category 1 242 km
1998 Georges Category 3 52 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 270 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 141 km
1987 Emily Category 3 114 km
1985 Kate Category 1 255 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 1,790 145 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 101 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.4 in
August 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in

Jima Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Jima Abajo

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela La Ceibita
Escuela San Bartolo
Escuela La Frontera
Escuela Francisco del Rosario Sánchez
Liceo Ana Silvia Jiménez de Castro
Escuela Ernesto Concepción Luciano
Liceo Ana Silvia Jiménez de Castro
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Radio Stations near Jima Abajo

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 Jima Abajo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Museo de La Vega
Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal
La Vega Vieja
Museo del deporte
Museo Hidroeléctrica
Museo Sacro

Libraries in Jima Abajo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Maimon0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Krc Print Center0.0
Librería Mora0.0

Farmers Markets in Jima Abajo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO NUEVO
Mercado Público de Maimón
Mercado Publico Municipal
Plaza Mora

Cafes in Jima Abajo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Isabel coffee shop

Clinics in Jima Abajo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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DO #1420322033

Gas Stations in Jima Abajo

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Shell
GLP
Isla
Los Samanes

Breweries in Jima Abajo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Vegana

Stadiums & Teams in Jima Abajo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jima Abajo

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Azua AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jima Abajo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Parroquia Cristo Rey
Ranchito- El Tamarindo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
88 m (289 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 Jima Abajo

What is the population of Jima Abajo?

Jima Abajo has a population of 6,299 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 64.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jima Abajo?

Jima Abajo 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 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches.

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