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Laguna Salada, Dominican Republic

Valverde Province · Dominican Republic

Laguna Salada is a small city in Valverde Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 7,601. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

7,601 Population 105/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Laguna Salada

Laguna Salada is a municipality (municipio) of the Valverde province in the Dominican Republic. Within the municipality there are three municipal districts : Cruce de Guayacanes, Jaibón and La Caya.

People

Population7,601
Density105/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population7,601
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates19.6504°, -71.0843°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceValverde Province
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Laguna Salada

Laguna Salada is a small city in Dominican Republic (Valverde Province) with a population of 7,601. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Laguna Salada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area72.4 sq mi (187.4 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates19.6504°N, 71.0843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 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 45 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 81 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 67 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 21 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 125 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 106 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 117 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 116 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 122 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 42 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 103 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 146 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 148 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 48 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 50 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 32 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 42 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 23 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 79 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 43 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 1 201 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 119 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 30 km
2017 Irma Category 5 137 km
2017 Maria Category 3 171 km
2011 Irene Category 3 96 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 266 km
2008 Ike Category 4 161 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 257 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 250 km
2004 Frances Category 4 249 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 238 km
1998 Georges Category 3 90 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 164 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 262 km
1987 Emily Category 3 85 km
1985 Kate Category 1 207 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 5,300 117 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.1 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in

Laguna Salada has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Laguna Salada

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Secundario Presidente Guzman Fernandez
Escuela Primaria Jacinto De La Concha
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Radio Stations near Laguna Salada

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 Laguna Salada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Damas
Club Quisqueya
Museo Arqueológico La Isabela
Plaza Artesanal De La Madera Petroficada

Libraries in Laguna Salada

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

Gas Stations in Laguna Salada

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estacion de Gasolina Texaco

Banks in Laguna Salada

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banreservas

Stadiums & Teams in Laguna Salada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Laguna Salada

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laguna Salada

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Antonio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
92 m (302 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 Laguna Salada

What is the population of Laguna Salada?

Laguna Salada has a population of 7,601 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 72.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laguna Salada?

Laguna Salada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

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