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Joba Arriba, Dominican Republic

Espaillat Province · Dominican Republic

Joba Arriba is a small town in Espaillat Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,471. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,471 Population 25/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
69.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Joba Arriba

Joba Arriba

Joba Arriba is a town in the Espaillat province of the Dominican Republic. It is a municipal district of Gaspar Hernández. The town is located in the northern mountain range north of Tenares and south of Gaspar Hernández.

People

Population1,471
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain69.6 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population1,471
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates19.5667°, -70.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceEspaillat Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation69.6 inches (1,768 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Joba Arriba

Joba Arriba is a small town in Dominican Republic (Espaillat Province) with a population of 1,471. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Joba Arriba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area58.7 sq mi (152.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates19.5667°N, 70.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.57"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

472 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 49 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 18 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 72 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 46 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 138 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 127 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 132 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 106 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 20 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 76 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 75 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 82 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 52 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 32 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 124 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 125 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 66 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 50 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 48 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 59 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 1 207 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 291 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 61 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 105 km
2017 Irma Category 5 120 km
2017 Maria Category 3 131 km
2011 Irene Category 3 82 km
2010 Earl Category 4 298 km
2008 Ike Category 4 182 km
2004 Frances Category 4 231 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 158 km
2000 Debby Category 1 227 km
1998 Georges Category 3 97 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 289 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 100 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 223 km
1987 Emily Category 3 144 km
1985 Kate Category 1 206 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 1,790 137 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 81 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
April 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 9.6 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 8.4 in

Joba Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.6") and June the driest (3.9").

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Radio Stations near Joba Arriba

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 Joba Arriba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal
Jewish Museum
Mundo King Castle Art Museum

Libraries in Joba Arriba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Joba Arriba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodega

Stadiums & Teams in Joba Arriba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Joba Arriba

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
103 m (338 ft)
Area
152.0 km² (58.7 mi²)
Website
jobaarriba.com/

🇩🇴 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 Joba Arriba

What is the population of Joba Arriba?

Joba Arriba has a population of 1,471 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 58.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Joba Arriba?

Joba Arriba 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 79°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches.

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