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La Caya, Dominican Republic

Valverde Province · Dominican Republic

La Caya is a small town in Valverde Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,005. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

1,005 Population 14/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About La Caya

La Caya is a town in the Valverde province of the Cibao region of the Dominican Republic. The term "la caya" refers to a species of tree which grows in the region.

People

Population1,005
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population1,005
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates19.6998°, -71.1208°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceValverde Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,216 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Caya

La Caya is a small town in Dominican Republic (Valverde Province) with a population of 1,005. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

La Caya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area72.4 sq mi (187.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.6998°N, 71.1208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

206 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 48 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 85 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 22 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 68 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 132 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 111 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 122 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 128 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 109 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 44 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 26 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 45 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 81 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 36 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 44 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 34 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 50 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 144 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 95 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 Oscar Category 1 197 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 117 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 24 km
2017 Irma Category 5 134 km
2017 Maria Category 3 168 km
2011 Irene Category 3 92 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 261 km
2008 Ike Category 4 156 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 251 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 251 km
2004 Frances Category 4 245 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 244 km
1998 Georges Category 3 94 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 164 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 259 km
1987 Emily Category 3 87 km
1985 Kate Category 1 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 5,300 113 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in

La Caya has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near La Caya

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
Trespatines Radio MP3 64 kbps
Monumental 100.3 FM dominican republic, republica dominicana MP3 128 kbps
WXM ONE RADIO AAC+ 128 kbps
WXM ON RADIO AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in La Caya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Damas
Club Quisqueya
Museo Arqueológico La Isabela

Libraries in La Caya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Bibloteca Don Eduardo Peña0.0

Stadiums & Teams in La Caya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Caya

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
173 m (568 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 La Caya

What is the population of La Caya?

La Caya has a population of 1,005 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 72.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Caya?

La Caya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches.

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