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Matayaya, Dominican Republic

San Juan Province · Dominican Republic

Matayaya is a small town in San Juan Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,001. Elevation: 1,371 ft (418 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,001 Population 3/sq mi density
1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Matayaya

Matayaya is a town in the San Juan province of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population1,001
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Population1,001
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Coordinates18.8904°, -71.5946°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSan Juan Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matayaya

Matayaya is a small town in Dominican Republic (San Juan Province) with a population of 1,001. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 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.

Matayaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area311.8 sq mi (807.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.8904°N, 71.5946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 114 km
Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 138 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 137 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 140 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 150 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 108 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 142 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 143 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 119 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 147 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 111 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 143 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 89 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 114 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 145 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 272 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 214 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 120 km
2017 Irma Category 5 229 km
2017 Maria Category 3 270 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 285 km
2011 Irene Category 2 193 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 244 km
2008 Ike Category 4 238 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 154 km
2007 Dean Category 4 297 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 250 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 273 km
2001 Iris Category 1 230 km
1998 Georges Category 3 21 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 258 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 236 km
1987 Emily Category 3 16 km
1985 Kate Category 1 299 km
1980 Allen Category 5 240 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
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 115 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 110 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 86 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Matayaya 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").

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Museums in Matayaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de La Frontera

Libraries in Matayaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Comendador0.0

Farmers Markets in Matayaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Elias Piña Mercado
Marché de Biassou
Marché de Los Cacaos
Marché de Saltadère
Marche de Thomassique
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado de Bánica
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Matayaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Matayaya

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Pignon AirportSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
418 m (1,371 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 Matayaya

What is the population of Matayaya?

Matayaya has a population of 1,001 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 311.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matayaya?

Matayaya 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.

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