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La Uvilla, Dominican Republic

Baoruco Province · Dominican Republic

La Uvilla is a small town in Baoruco Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 2,178. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2,178 Population 7/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About La Uvilla

Ubilla is a town in the province of Baoruco in the Dominican Republic.

People

Population2,178
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population2,178
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates18.3619°, -71.2105°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceBaoruco Province
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Uvilla

La Uvilla is a small town in Dominican Republic (Baoruco Province) with a population of 2,178. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

La Uvilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.3619°N, 71.2105°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 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 M7.0 144 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 138 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 73 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 90 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 131 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 93 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 138 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 77 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 18 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 15 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 111 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 108 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 100 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 150 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 110 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 133 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 145 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 78 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 103 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 6 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 270 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 220 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 171 km
2017 Irma Category 5 274 km
2017 Maria Category 3 294 km
2011 Irene Category 1 236 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 134 km
2007 Dean Category 5 248 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 227 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 238 km
2001 Iris Category 1 193 km
1998 Georges Category 3 63 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 264 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 193 km
1987 Emily Category 3 23 km
1980 Allen Category 5 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 140 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 116 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in

La Uvilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in La Uvilla

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Batey 8
Escuela Mena Abajo
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Radio Stations near La Uvilla

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Farmers Markets in La Uvilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in La Uvilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Uvilla

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cabo Rojo AirportCBJMedium Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Azua AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Juancho Enriquillo AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Uvilla

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglisia de Dios pentecostal
Iglisia de Dios pentecostal

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
26 m (85 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 Uvilla

What is the population of La Uvilla?

La Uvilla has a population of 2,178 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 314.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Uvilla?

La Uvilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

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