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Luperón, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic

Luperón is a small town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic with a population of 4,393. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,393 Population 37/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Luperón

Luperón

Luperón är en ort i Dominikanska republiken. Den ligger i provinsen Puerto Plata, i den norra delen av landet, 180 km nordväst om huvudstaden Santo Domingo. Luperón ligger 11 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 4 393.

People

Population4,393
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population4,393
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates19.8913°, -70.9620°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvincePuerto Plata
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luperón

Luperón is a small town in Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata) with a population of 4,393. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 52.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Luperón 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 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area119.6 sq mi (309.8 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates19.8913°N, 70.9620°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 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 33 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 70 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 16 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 48 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 145 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 101 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 131 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 136 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 129 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 106 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 29 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 21 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 24 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 32 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 63 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 34 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 47 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 57 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 129 km
May 14, 1997 0 km W of Gaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic M4.7 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 172 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 90 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 25 km
2017 Irma Category 5 107 km
2017 Maria Category 3 141 km
2011 Irene Category 3 68 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 276 km
2008 Ike Category 4 135 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 247 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 278 km
2004 Frances Category 4 220 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 239 km
1998 Georges Category 3 119 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 139 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 234 km
1987 Emily Category 3 114 km
1985 Kate Category 1 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 5,300 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
March 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
May 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in Wettest

Luperón has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Luperón

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto de Idiomas George Washington
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Radio Stations near Luperón

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 Luperón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico La Isabela
Plaza Artesanal De La Madera Petroficada

Farmers Markets in Luperón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Doña María Luisa Ventura

Hotels in Luperón

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estancia Principe
Hotel Luperón
Hotel Luperón

Veterinaries in Luperón

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Martín Alonzo

Gas Stations in Luperón

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #8762950518
Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Luperón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Luperón

8 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
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luperón

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iiglesia San Isidro

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
27 m (89 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 Luperón

What is the population of Luperón?

Luperón has a population of 4,393 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 119.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luperón?

Luperón 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 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

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