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La Romana, Dominican Republic
La Romana · Dominican Republic
La Romana is a large city in La Romana, Dominican Republic with a population of 208,437. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 208,437 |
| Population Density | 2,125 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4233°, -68.9664° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | La Romana |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Romana
La Romana is a large city in Dominican Republic (La Romana) with a population of 208,437. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in La Romana
La Romana has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1447 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 98.1 sq mi (254.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4233°N, 68.9664°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 92 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 132 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in |
La Romana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in La Romana
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alianza Juvenil | College | — | — |
| Colegio Buena Vista | College | — | Visit → |
| Colegio Saint Matthew | College | — | Visit → |
| Infotep | College | — | Visit → |
| New Valley School | College | — | — |
| Ufhec | University | — | — |
| Universidad UFHEC | University | — | — |
| Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo - Centro La Romana | University | — | — |
| Universidad de La Romana | University | — | — |
| Universidad O & M | College | — | — |
| Universidad UFHEC – Campus La Romana | University | — | — |
Schools in La Romana
49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Mercedes Laura Aguiar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Luz de Calazán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Abraham Lincoln | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de béisbol Alberto López | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Dr. Huffman | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Corazón de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Episcopal Todos los Santos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Saint John | — | — | — | — |
| Jacob's | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bíblico Cristiano | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico Ebenezer | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Nicolas School | — | — | — | — |
| Politécnico Liliam Bayona | — | — | — | — |
| Politécnico Arístides García Mella | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Peñón | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Calasanz San Eduardo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Calasanz San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Cavalotto | — | — | — | — |
| Campo Nueva Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Evaristo Araujo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Rural Batey Cacata | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Mami Luisa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mercedes Laura Aguiar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Abraham Lincoln | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de béisbol Alberto López | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Dr. Huffman | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Corazón de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Episcopal Todos los Santos | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Saint John | — | — | — | — |
| Jacob's | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bíblico Cristiano | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Evangélico Ebenezer | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Nicolas School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Luz de Calazán | — | — | — | — |
| Politécnico Arístides García Mella | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Peñón | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Calasanz San Eduardo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Cristo Rey | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Calasanz San Pedro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Cavalotto | — | — | — | — |
| Campo Nueva Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Evaristo Araujo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Rural Batey Cacata | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Mami Luisa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Romana
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritmo Hits | latino, top40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio fm103 (RD) | tropical | AAC+ 36 kbps | |
| Radio Dial 670 AM (RD) | bachata, merengue | MP3 | |
| Nex Hits | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exaltación FM | religioso católico | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Estrella 92.3 FM | bachata, entretenimiento | AAC 64 kbps |
Farmers Markets in La Romana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimarket del oeste |
Hotels in La Romana
25 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Romana
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Romana
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in La Romana
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Romana
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in La Romana
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Romana
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Romana
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Romana
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Romana
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Romana
11 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Romana
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in La Romana
4 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Romana
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Romana
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | Large Airport |
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | Large Airport |
| Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ | Large Airport |
| Baigua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Chica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Consuelo Batey Anita airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cueva Las Maravillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Romana Batey Cacata airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Romana Batey Lechuga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Magdalena Cuya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro De Macoris Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Romana
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Romana
53 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 7ma. Asamblea de Dios | |
| 7ma. Asamblea de Dios | |
| Caminemos A Jerusalén | |
| Canaán | |
| Canaán | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día, Romana Central | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día, Romana Central | |
| Iglesia Apostólica el Maestro | |
| Iglesia Apostólica el Maestro | |
| Iglesia Arca de Cristo | |
| Iglesia Arca de Cristo | |
| Iglesia Bíblica Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Bíblica Cristiana | |
| Iglesia Casa de Betesda | |
| Iglesia Casa de Betesda | |
| Iglesia de Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal |
Quick Facts
Around La Romana
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near La Romana
14 places within 15 km
- • Playa Bayahibe
- • Playa Caleta
- • Playa Caletón
- • Playa Catalina
- • Playa Isla Catalina
- + 2 more
- • Puerto La Romana
- • Conquista Park
- • Alphi Tours Ranch
- • Mirador de Bayahibe
- • Punta Peréz
- • Rancho Santa Cruz
- • Vista al rio
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Public Holidays in Dominican Republic
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Romana
What is the population of La Romana?
La Romana has a population of 208,437 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 2,125 people per square mile, spread across 98.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Romana?
La Romana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches.