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Los Hidalgos, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic

Los Hidalgos is a small town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic with a population of 2,805. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

2,805 Population 39/sq mi density
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Los Hidalgos

Los Hidalgos

Los Hidalgos is a small town in the Dominican Republic which straddles the border between the Puerto Plata Province and Valverde Province. The northern part is called El Mamey and the southern part Altos de los Acosta.The nearest major town is Santiago de los Caballeros, about 60 km (37 mi) east.

People

Population2,805
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Population2,805
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates19.7333°, -71.0333°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvincePuerto Plata
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,216 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Hidalgos

Los Hidalgos is a small town in Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata) with a population of 2,805. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Los Hidalgos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area72.4 sq mi (187.4 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates19.7333°N, 71.0333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 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 38 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 75 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 12 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 59 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 131 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 121 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 102 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 119 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 125 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 102 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 34 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 41 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 71 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 43 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 51 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 36 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 25 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 17 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 135 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 81 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 1 191 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 108 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 25 km
2017 Irma Category 5 126 km
2017 Maria Category 3 160 km
2011 Irene Category 3 86 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 270 km
2008 Ike Category 4 152 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 254 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 260 km
2004 Frances Category 4 239 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 237 km
1998 Georges Category 3 100 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 154 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 252 km
1987 Emily Category 3 95 km
1985 Kate Category 1 197 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 5,300 122 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in

Los Hidalgos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Los Hidalgos

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 Los Hidalgos

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

Libraries in Los Hidalgos

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

Farmers Markets in Los Hidalgos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Doña María Luisa Ventura

Stadiums & Teams in Los Hidalgos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Los Hidalgos

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium 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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
148 m (486 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 Los Hidalgos

What is the population of Los Hidalgos?

Los Hidalgos has a population of 2,805 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 72.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Hidalgos?

Los Hidalgos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches.

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