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Palmar de Ocoa, Dominican Republic

Azua Province · Dominican Republic

Palmar de Ocoa is a small town in Azua Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,997. Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,997 Population 18/sq mi density
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
34.5 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Palmar de Ocoa

Palmar de Ocoa is a town in the Azua de Compostela province of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population1,997
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Population1,997
Population Density18 / sq mi
Coordinates18.2966°, -70.5864°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceAzua Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation34.5 inches (877 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmar de Ocoa

Palmar de Ocoa is a small town in Dominican Republic (Azua Province) with a population of 1,997. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Palmar de Ocoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Area110.1 sq mi (285.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.2966°N, 70.5864°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 31 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 24 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 136 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 31 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 58 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 39 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 58 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 71 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 149 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 45 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 66 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 71 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 44 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 22 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 72 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 119 km
Mar 15, 2010 8 km ENE of Gonzalo, Dominican Republic M4.8 123 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 74 km
Apr 9, 1997 12 km NNW of Oviedo, Dominican Republic M4.7 101 km
Jan 13, 2015 5 km WSW of Las Salinas, Dominican Republic M4.7 82 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 Beryl Category 4 280 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 171 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 190 km
2017 Irma Category 5 262 km
2017 Maria Category 3 257 km
2011 Irene Category 1 221 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 183 km
2007 Dean Category 5 248 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 273 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 176 km
2001 Iris Category 1 231 km
2000 Debby Category 1 294 km
1998 Georges Category 3 60 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 222 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 214 km
1987 Emily Category 3 44 km
1980 Allen Category 5 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 1.1 in

Palmar de Ocoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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Libraries in Palmar de Ocoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jimena Fernández Vda. Guzmán0.0
Biblioteca Sagrada Familia0.0
Centro tecnológico de Sabana Yegua0.0

Farmers Markets in Palmar de Ocoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado público de Azua

Stadiums & Teams in Palmar de Ocoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palmar de Ocoa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Azua AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Juancho Enriquillo AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palmar de Ocoa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Palmar de Ocoa

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
9 m (30 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 Palmar de Ocoa

What is the population of Palmar de Ocoa?

Palmar de Ocoa has a population of 1,997 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 110.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmar de Ocoa?

Palmar de Ocoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.5 inches.

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