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Las Guáranas, Dominican Republic

Duarte Province · Dominican Republic

Las Guáranas is a small city in Duarte Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 9,586. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

9,586 Population 236/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
63.0 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Las Guáranas

Las Guáranas is a town in the Duarte Province of the Dominican Republic, about 12 km from the city of San Francisco de Macorís. As of 2012 the population was 19,969.

People

Population9,586
Density236/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain63.0 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population9,586
Population Density236 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates19.1931°, -70.2084°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceDuarte Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation63.0 inches (1,601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Guáranas

Las Guáranas is a small city in Dominican Republic (Duarte Province) with a population of 9,586. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Las Guáranas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area40.6 sq mi (105.1 km²)
Population Density236/sq mi
Coordinates19.1931°N, 70.2084°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

618 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 81 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 60 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 138 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 98 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 86 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 98 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 86 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 102 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 145 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 70 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 36 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 41 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 144 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 42 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 147 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 36 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 140 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 11 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 84 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 85 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 Oscar Category 1 249 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 82 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 130 km
2017 Irma Category 5 155 km
2017 Maria Category 3 154 km
2011 Irene Category 3 114 km
2008 Ike Category 4 223 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 274 km
2004 Frances Category 4 271 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 134 km
2000 Debby Category 1 224 km
1998 Georges Category 3 55 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 253 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 125 km
1987 Emily Category 3 130 km
1985 Kate Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 1,790 127 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 82 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 146 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in

Las Guáranas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Las Guáranas

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Flérida Hernández
Escuela Darío Antonio
Escuela Primaria Rincón de Los Genaos
Liceo Genimo
Profesora Angelica Garcia
Escuela
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Radio Stations near Las Guáranas

9 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
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Las Guáranas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal

Libraries in Las Guáranas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Krc Print Center0.0
Librería Mora0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Guáranas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO NUEVO

Gas Stations in Las Guáranas

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Estacion GLP
Texaco

Banks in Las Guáranas

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asociacion Duarte
Banco de Reservas

Stadiums & Teams in Las Guáranas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Guáranas

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Boca Chica AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Guáranas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo

🇩🇴 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 Las Guáranas

What is the population of Las Guáranas?

Las Guáranas has a population of 9,586 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 236 people per square mile, spread across 40.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Guáranas?

Las Guáranas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.0 inches.

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