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Jimaní, Dominican Republic

Independencia · Dominican Republic

Jimaní is a small city in Independencia, Dominican Republic with a population of 6,567. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,567 Population 20/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Jimaní

Jimaní

Jimaní is the capital and the second largest city of the Independencia Province of the Dominican Republic. It serves as one of the two main border crossings to Haiti, with a duty-free open-air marketplace operating on the border with Haiti. The town suffered damages in the flash flood of May 25, 2004, which killed many citizens during the night and washed away hundreds of homes.

People

Population6,567
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population6,567
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates18.4878°, -71.8515°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceIndependencia
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,413 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jimaní

Jimaní is a small city in Dominican Republic (Independencia) with a population of 6,567. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Jimaní enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area321.1 sq mi (831.5 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates18.4878°N, 71.8515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

196 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 76 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 99 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 103 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 112 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 140 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 70 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 103 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 107 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 109 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 98 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 70 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 111 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 102 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 139 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 82 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 114 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 106 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 102 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 80 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 277 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 265 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 171 km
2017 Irma Category 5 280 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 259 km
2011 Irene Category 2 245 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 249 km
2008 Ike Category 4 280 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 103 km
2007 Dean Category 4 245 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 198 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 282 km
2001 Iris Category 1 180 km
1998 Georges Category 3 63 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 184 km
1987 Emily Category 3 68 km
1980 Allen Category 5 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 5,300 145 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 72 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 47 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
August 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in

Jimaní has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Jimaní

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Konpa Mizik (HT) konpa MP3 112 kbps
Men Konpa (HT) - MP3 192 kbps
KONPA MIX RADIO! (HT) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio St Charles FM (HT) - MP3
Ananda Marga Haiti (HT) mantra, spiritual discourses MP3
Radyo Tipiti (HT) world music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bonpounou (HT) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tele Eclair (HT) - MP3
Radio Kiskeya (HT) - MP3
Radio Jamesen Show (HT) variety MP3
Radio Television Supreme (RTVS) (HT) - MP3
Radio Scoop FM (HT) talk show AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Lumiere Haiti (HT) gospel MP3
Radio 4VEH (HT) - MP3
Radi Macaya (HT) news MP3

Farmers Markets in Jimaní

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Forêt des Pins
Marché de Gros Cheval
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Postrer Río

Hotels in Jimaní

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jimani Hotel

Bus Stations in Jimaní

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Autobuses de Jimaní

Gas Stations in Jimaní

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Jimaní

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BanReservas

Stadiums & Teams in Jimaní

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jimaní

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge Airport
Cabo Rojo AirportCBJMedium Airport
Jacmel AirportJAKMedium Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Hinche Airport-Small Airport
Juancho Enriquillo Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De La Maguana Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jimaní

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro de Restauracion & Adoracion Maranatha

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
190 m (623 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 Jimaní

What is the population of Jimaní?

Jimaní has a population of 6,567 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 321.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jimaní?

Jimaní enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.

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