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Otra Banda, Dominican Republic

La Altagracia Province · Dominican Republic

Otra Banda is a small city in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 6,071. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,071 Population 6/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.3 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Otra Banda

Otra Banda

Otra Banda is a town in the La Altagracia province of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population6,071
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Population6,071
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Coordinates18.6502°, -68.6628°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceLa Altagracia Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.3 inches (1,353 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Otra Banda

Otra Banda is a small city in Dominican Republic (La Altagracia Province) with a population of 6,071. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Otra Banda

Otra Banda has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1109 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 69.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 48.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 47.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 68.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 97.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 95.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 85.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 107.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 129.6
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 127.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 121.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 109.1
Otra Banda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area965.2 sq mi (2,499.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.6502°N, 68.6628°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7,652 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 30, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 108 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 75 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 86 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 65 km
May 15, 2024 92 km NNW of San Antonio, Puerto Rico M5.6 147 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 58 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 76 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 99 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 59 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 86 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 89 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 62 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 27 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 42 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 67 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 52 km
Sep 17, 1990 41 km SE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M4.9 67 km
Jul 8, 1990 9 km WSW of San Rafael del Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.8 30 km
Jan 1, 1995 8 km W of Samaná, Dominican Republic M4.8 101 km
Oct 21, 1991 54 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 3 287 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 207 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 9 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 290 km
2017 Irma Category 5 144 km
2017 Maria Category 4 97 km
2011 Irene Category 1 99 km
2010 Earl Category 4 270 km
2004 Frances Category 4 273 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 18 km
2000 Debby Category 1 112 km
1998 Georges Category 3 50 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 209 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 39 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 261 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 228 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 273 km
1987 Emily Category 3 201 km
1985 Kate Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 76 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 129 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 6.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in

Otra Banda has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Otra Banda

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Pablo Martinez
Escuela primaria campo nuevo
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Radio Stations near Otra Banda

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FieraMix bachata, merengue MP3 128 kbps
Estrella 92.3 FM bachata, entretenimiento AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Otra Banda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aroma's Museum
Chocolate
Museo de La Altagracia
Museo Fuerte Juan Ponce de León

Libraries in Otra Banda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Libreria El Sembrador0.0

Hotels in Otra Banda

15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Breathless Resort
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Dreams Resort Hotel
Excellence El Carmen
Finest Resort
Hotel Breathless Punta Cana
Live Aqua
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana
Ocean El Faro
Ocean El Faro
Royalton Chic Punta Cana
TIPICAS CASETAS HOTEL
TIPICAS CASETAS HOTEL
Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana

Theatres in Otra Banda

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Merengue
Plaza Open Theater

Zoos in Otra Banda

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monkey park

Theme Parks in Otra Banda

5 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cueva de CAYACOA
Domitai Park
la cueva punta cana
La Hacienda Park
Zip Lines Adventures by Runners Adventures

Gas Stations in Otra Banda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Banks in Otra Banda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular

Golf Courses in Otra Banda

7 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roco Ki
Roko Ki
Roko Ki
Roko Ki
Roko Ki
Roko Ki
Roko Ki

Airports Near Otra Banda

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Casa De Campo International AirportLRMLarge Airport
Punta Cana International AirportPUJLarge Airport
Baigua AirportSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airportSmall Airport
Cueva Las Maravillas AirportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Cacata airportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Lechuga AirportSmall Airport
Magdalena Cuya AirportSmall Airport
Mona AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Macoris AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
113 m (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 Otra Banda

What is the population of Otra Banda?

Otra Banda has a population of 6,071 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 965.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Otra Banda?

Otra Banda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches.

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