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Monción, Dominican Republic

Santiago Rodríguez · Dominican Republic

Monción is a small city in Santiago Rodríguez, Dominican Republic with a population of 6,625. Elevation: 1,220 ft (372 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

6,625 Population 65/sq mi density
1,220 ft Elevation 372 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Monción

Monción

Monción is one of the 3 municipalities of the province in Santiago Rodriguez, Dominican Republic.

People

Population6,625
Density65/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Population6,625
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Coordinates19.4108°, -71.1526°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSantiago Rodríguez
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,136 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monción

Monción is a small city in Dominican Republic (Santiago Rodríguez) with a population of 6,625. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet (372 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Monción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,220 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,220 ft (372 m)
Area101.7 sq mi (263.4 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates19.4108°N, 71.1526°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 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 65 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 94 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 45 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 88 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 147 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 139 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 132 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 107 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 114 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 106 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 130 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 109 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 104 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 103 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 126 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 120 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 62 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 58 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 62 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 62 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 1 229 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 141 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 55 km
2017 Irma Category 5 164 km
2017 Maria Category 3 196 km
2011 Irene Category 3 124 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 264 km
2008 Ike Category 4 189 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 274 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 227 km
2004 Frances Category 4 277 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 236 km
1998 Georges Category 3 63 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 186 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 287 km
1987 Emily Category 3 59 km
1985 Kate Category 1 234 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 5,300 116 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in

Monción has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Monción

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Presidente Profesor Juan Bosch
Escuela La Trinitaria
Liceo Juan Pablo Duarte
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Radio Stations near Monción

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 Monción

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Damas
Club Quisqueya

Libraries in Monción

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Cafes in Monción

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heladeia Cafeteria Uvis

Monuments in Monción

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rotonda de Cepillo

Clinics in Monción

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dr. Morel

Gas Stations in Monción

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EcoPetróleo
Texaco

Banks in Monción

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banreservas
Cooperativa Mamoncito

Gyms in Monción

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Red Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Monción

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Monción

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monción

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Monción

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
372 m (1,221 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 Monción

What is the population of Monción?

Monción has a population of 6,625 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 101.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monción?

Monción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

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