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Juan Santiago, Dominican Republic

Elías Piña · Dominican Republic

Juan Santiago is a small town in Elías Piña, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,549. Elevation: 2,648 ft (807 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,549 Population 14/sq mi density
2,648 ft Elevation 807 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Juan Santiago

Juan Santiago is a Dominican municipality in the Elías Piña province.

People

Population1,549
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Population1,549
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Coordinates18.7034°, -71.5897°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceElías Piña
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,426 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Juan Santiago

Juan Santiago is a small town in Dominican Republic (Elías Piña) with a population of 1,549. The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet (807 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Juan Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,648 ft (807 m)
Area112.8 sq mi (292.1 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates18.7034°N, 71.5897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 107 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 131 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 134 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 143 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 101 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 128 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 138 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 136 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 135 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 136 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 141 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 132 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 103 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 136 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 143 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 134 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 72 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 111 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 291 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 228 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 139 km
2017 Irma Category 5 250 km
2017 Maria Category 3 286 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 286 km
2011 Irene Category 2 212 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 256 km
2008 Ike Category 4 259 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 139 km
2007 Dean Category 4 278 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 232 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 273 km
2001 Iris Category 1 211 km
1998 Georges Category 3 30 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 269 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 216 km
1987 Emily Category 3 34 km
1980 Allen Category 5 224 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 5,300 133 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 103 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 78 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 9.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Juan Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 67°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Juan Santiago

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Palma 90.7 FM merengue 80s 90s, salsa 80s 90s MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Juan Santiago

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de La Frontera

Libraries in Juan Santiago

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Comendador0.0

Farmers Markets in Juan Santiago

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Elias Piña Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Postrer Río

Stadiums & Teams in Juan Santiago

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Juan Santiago

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Pignon AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
1,017 m (3,337 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 Juan Santiago

What is the population of Juan Santiago?

Juan Santiago has a population of 1,549 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 112.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Juan Santiago?

Juan Santiago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

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