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Padre Las Casas, Dominican Republic

Azua Province · Dominican Republic

Padre Las Casas is a small city in Azua Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 8,485. Elevation: 1,699 ft (518 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

8,485 Population 30/sq mi density
1,699 ft Elevation 518 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
36.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Padre Las Casas

Padre Las Casas is a municipality (municipio) of the Azua province in the Dominican Republic. It includes the municipal districts of La Siembra, Las Lagunas, and Los Fríos.

People

Population8,485
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Population8,485
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Coordinates18.7317°, -70.9392°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceAzua Province
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation36.9 inches (937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Padre Las Casas

Padre Las Casas is a small city in Dominican Republic (Azua Province) with a population of 8,485. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet (518 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Padre Las Casas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,699 ft (518 m)
Area278.4 sq mi (720.9 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates18.7317°N, 70.9392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 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 M6.4 120 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 128 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 86 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 114 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 139 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 76 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 73 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 60 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 43 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 58 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 128 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 68 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 67 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 106 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 66 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 101 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 56 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 105 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 119 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 56 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 1 299 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 174 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 133 km
2017 Irma Category 5 226 km
2017 Maria Category 3 245 km
2011 Irene Category 2 189 km
2008 Ike Category 4 263 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 184 km
2007 Dean Category 4 293 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 276 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 204 km
2001 Iris Category 1 244 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 214 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 242 km
1987 Emily Category 3 48 km
1980 Allen Category 5 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 146 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 36 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
March 71°F (21°C) 1.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in

Padre Las Casas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Padre Las Casas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bachata bachata, latin MP3 128 kbps
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3

Museums in Padre Las Casas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hotel Nueva Suiza

Farmers Markets in Padre Las Casas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Padre Las Casas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco
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Stadiums & Teams in Padre Las Casas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Padre Las Casas

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Azua AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo

🇩🇴 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 Padre Las Casas

What is the population of Padre Las Casas?

Padre Las Casas has a population of 8,485 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 278.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Padre Las Casas?

Padre Las Casas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches.

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