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Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic
San Juan Province · Dominican Republic
Las Matas de Farfán is a small city in San Juan Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 21,802. Elevation: 1,480 ft (451 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Las Matas de Farfán
Las Matas de Farfán is a town in the San Juan Province, Dominican Republic. It is the birthplace of a number of current and former Major League Baseball players including Jean Segura, Juan Encarnación, Roberto Novoa, Odalis Perez, Ramón Santiago, and Valerio de los Santos. During the 1822–44 Haitian occupation, the town was officially designated as Las-Mathas.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,802 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.8731°, -71.5166° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | San Juan Province |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.1 inches (1,348 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Las Matas de Farfán
Las Matas de Farfán is a small city in Dominican Republic (San Juan Province) with a population of 21,802. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet (451 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in Las Matas de Farfán
Las Matas de Farfán has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 934 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 311.8 sq mi (807.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8731°N, 71.5166°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 121 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 117 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 92 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.8 in |
Las Matas de Farfán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in Las Matas de Farfán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Tecnológico Comunitario de Hondo Valle | College | — | — |
| infotep | College | — | — |
Museums in Las Matas de Farfán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de La Frontera |
Libraries in Las Matas de Farfán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Comendador | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Las Matas de Farfán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Piña Mercado | |||||
| Marché de Biassou | |||||
| Marché de Los Cacaos | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Bánica | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Gas Stations in Las Matas de Farfán
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Las Matas de Farfán
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Las Matas de Farfán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Las Matas de Farfán
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | Medium Airport |
| Dajabon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hinche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ouanaminthe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Peñuela / Esperanza Field | — | Small Airport |
| Pignon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Piloto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Juan De La Maguana Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Las Matas de Farfán?
Las Matas de Farfán has a population of 21,802 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 311.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Las Matas de Farfán?
Las Matas de Farfán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.