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Neiba, Dominican Republic

Baoruco Province · Dominican Republic

Neiba is a small city in Baoruco Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 18,670. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

18,670 Population 78/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Neiba

Neiba

Neiba is a city in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. It is the capital city of the Baoruco province, and is located 180 kilometres west of the national capital, Santo Domingo, close to the shore of Lake Enriquillo, the largest lake in the West Indies.

People

Population18,670
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population18,670
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates18.4898°, -71.4189°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceBaoruco Province
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (581 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Neiba

Neiba is a small city in Dominican Republic (Baoruco Province) with a population of 18,670. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Neiba

Neiba has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.3°C), the coldest is Jan (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1053 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 17.8° / 30.8° 17.6
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 18.2° / 31.7° 44.5
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 18.8° / 33.2° 36.6
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 20.2° / 33.5° 76.3
May 26.3°C / 79°F 21.1° / 33.6° 49.6
Jun 26.7°C / 80°F 22.1° / 34° 75.3
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 22.4° / 35.1° 127.8
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 22.5° / 34.7° 103.3
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 23.1° / 34.7° 155.9
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 22.1° / 33.2° 64.7
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 20.8° / 31.8° 219.5
Dec 24.2°C / 75°F 19° / 30.1° 81.7
Neiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area240.5 sq mi (622.8 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates18.4898°N, 71.4189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 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 M7.0 122 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 144 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 148 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 100 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 116 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 149 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 113 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 124 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 116 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 115 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 43 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 94 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 147 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 41 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 147 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 111 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 126 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 127 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 123 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 Beryl Category 4 280 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 231 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 159 km
2017 Irma Category 5 268 km
2017 Maria Category 3 297 km
2011 Irene Category 2 229 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 284 km
2008 Ike Category 4 286 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 132 km
2007 Dean Category 4 258 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 223 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 257 km
2001 Iris Category 1 195 km
1998 Georges Category 3 46 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 270 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 198 km
1987 Emily Category 3 49 km
1980 Allen Category 5 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 118 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 93 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Neiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Neiba

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Vocacional de las Fuerzas Armadas y la Policía Nacional de Neiba
Escuela Básica Candelario Florián
Escuela Básica Arzobispo Valera
Liceo Secundario Manuel de Jesús Galván
Escuela Juan Emilio Bosch Savino
Escuela John Abraham
Centro Educativo Nivel Básico Estanila Florián
Politécnico San Bartolomé Apóstol Fe y Alegría
Escuela Ernestina González Méndez
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Radio Stations near Neiba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Palma 90.7 FM merengue 80s 90s, salsa 80s 90s MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Neiba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Postrer Río

Hotels in Neiba

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Diosi
Hotel Mi Descanso

Clinics in Neiba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Medico Gil Roldan

Gas Stations in Neiba

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Shell

Banks in Neiba

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agricola Neiba
BanReservas
Cooperativa de Ahorros y Créditos Neiba Inc.
Cooperativa Nacional de Servicios Múltiples de Los Maestros, Inc.

Shopping Malls in Neiba

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Nonuna

Stadiums & Teams in Neiba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Neiba

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cabo Rojo AirportCBJMedium Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Azua AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Juancho Enriquillo AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Neiba

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica San Bartolomé Apóstol
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
116 m (381 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 Neiba

What is the population of Neiba?

Neiba has a population of 18,670 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 240.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Neiba?

Neiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches.

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