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Nagua, Dominican Republic

María Trinidad Sánchez · Dominican Republic

Nagua is a mid-size city in María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic with a population of 33,862. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

33,862 Population 113/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
73.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Nagua

Nagua

Nagua is the capital of María Trinidad Sánchez province, in the northeastern Dominican Republic.

People

Population33,862
Density113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain73.9 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population33,862
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates19.3832°, -69.8474°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceMaría Trinidad Sánchez
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation73.9 inches (1,878 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nagua

Nagua is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (María Trinidad Sánchez) with a population of 33,862. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Nagua

Nagua has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.3°C), the coldest is Feb (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1126 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.3° 48.9
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30.6° 79.5
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 31.7° 57.3
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 21.1° / 32.2° 63.4
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.2° 79.4
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33.2° 63.4
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.6° 100.7
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 25.1° / 33.1° 88.7
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 24.9° / 33.8° 150.9
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 24.3° / 33.3° 71.0
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 31.7° 186.7
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 30.4° 135.9
Nagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area300.4 sq mi (778.1 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates19.3832°N, 69.8474°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
95% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 97 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 62 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 120 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 91 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 130 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 117 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 88 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 110 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 74 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 30 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 78 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 126 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 75 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 121 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 36 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 100 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 114 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 37 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 96 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 98 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 1 238 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 266 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 39 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 153 km
2017 Irma Category 5 125 km
2017 Maria Category 3 113 km
2011 Irene Category 2 81 km
2010 Earl Category 4 279 km
2008 Ike Category 4 208 km
2004 Frances Category 4 237 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 110 km
2000 Debby Category 1 184 km
1998 Georges Category 3 85 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 294 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 82 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 211 km
1987 Emily Category 3 171 km
1985 Kate Category 1 218 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
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 90 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 39 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 115 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 7.9 in

Nagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (3.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Nagua

Institution Type Founded Website
Liceo Secundario Ana Rosa Castillo College
UASD Nagua University
Universidad Abierta Para Adultos (UAPA) University Visit →
Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo University

Schools in Nagua

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Belén
Colorado
Rio Mar
Escuela Basica
Escuela Basica
Escuela Primaria Clara Brens
Escuela Básica
Escuela Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez
Escuela Profesor Ángel María Hernández Crouset
Liceo Mercedes Bello
Escuela Wellington Lewis Anderson
Politécnico Profesor Samuel Noé Brito Bruno
Escuela Profesora Irma Inés Marmolejos
Escuela Isabel Polanco Peralta
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Radio Stations near Nagua

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio MP3 96 kbps

Hotels in Nagua

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hotel central
playa la poza de bojolo

Dentists in Nagua

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Dental Familiar

Bus Stations in Nagua

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus to Samana peninsula
Caribe Tours
Parada Nagua - Cabrera - Rio San Juan
Parada Nagua-Santiago

Gas Stations in Nagua

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #12290231901
DO #5366108827
DO #5366112050
DO #5366129551
Petronan
Shell
Texaco

Banks in Nagua

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ban Reservas
Banco Banreservas
Banco Popular
BanReserva
Banreservas
BHD-Leon
Coopnacado
Scotia Banco

Shopping Malls in Nagua

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Nueva Nagua
Plaza Sarante

Stadiums & Teams in Nagua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nagua

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
Arroyo Barril AirportSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airportSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nagua

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evenezer
Parroquia Santísima Trinidad

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
49 m (161 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 Nagua

What is the population of Nagua?

Nagua has a population of 33,862 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 300.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nagua?

Nagua 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 81°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.

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