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Juncalito Abajo, Dominican Republic

Santiago Province · Dominican Republic

Juncalito Abajo is a small town in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,229. Elevation: 3,179 ft (969 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,229 Population 49/sq mi density
3,179 ft Elevation 969 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Juncalito Abajo

The town of Juncalito is a municipal district within the municipality of Jánico, in the Santiago province of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population1,229
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Population1,229
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Coordinates19.2199°, -70.8191°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSantiago Province
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Juncalito Abajo

Juncalito Abajo is a small town in Dominican Republic (Santiago Province) with a population of 1,229. The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet (969 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Juncalito Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,179 ft (969 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.9 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates19.2199°N, 70.8191°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

294 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 64 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 77 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 135 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 61 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 84 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 111 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 102 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 116 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 70 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 86 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 65 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 114 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 149 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 68 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 63 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 109 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 146 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 68 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 91 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 63 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 1 244 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 131 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 86 km
2017 Irma Category 5 170 km
2017 Maria Category 3 195 km
2011 Irene Category 3 133 km
2008 Ike Category 4 210 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 234 km
2004 Frances Category 4 285 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 197 km
2001 Iris Category 1 296 km
2000 Debby Category 1 287 km
1998 Georges Category 3 47 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 284 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 169 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 297 km
1987 Emily Category 3 76 km
1985 Kate Category 1 254 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 75 142 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
May 74°F (24°C) 7.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Juncalito Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Juncalito Abajo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Franco Bidó Multigrado
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Radio Stations near Juncalito Abajo

7 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

Museums in Juncalito Abajo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Del Arte
Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Iglesia Embrujo I
Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Museo Hidroeléctrica
Palacio Consistorial

Libraries in Juncalito Abajo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Central Profesor Juan Bosch0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Don Juan Funación Mano a Mano0.0

Farmers Markets in Juncalito Abajo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Sirena
Mercado Público de Jarabacoa
Plaza Denny's
Plaza Merca Pekin

Stadiums & Teams in Juncalito Abajo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Juncalito Abajo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium 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
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Juncalito Abajo

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amadita
Centro de Vacunación Clínica Corominas
Clínica ProFamilia
fabiola uñas.
Jesús Abreu Body Maker
Jesús Abreu Cirugía Plástica
Laboratorio Micologico
Oftalmolaser
Patria Rivas
Red Oncológica Dominicana Integral

Churches & Religious Organizations in Juncalito Abajo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Antonio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
965 m (3,166 ft)
Website
ayuntamientodejuncalito.blogspot.com/p/historia.html

🇩🇴 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 Juncalito Abajo

What is the population of Juncalito Abajo?

Juncalito Abajo has a population of 1,229 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Juncalito Abajo?

Juncalito Abajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

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