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Pedernales, Dominican Republic
Pedernales Province · Dominican Republic
Pedernales is a small city in Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 11,072. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Pedernales
Pedernales är en provinshuvudstad i Dominikanska republiken. Den ligger i provinsen Pedernales, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 190 km väster om huvudstaden Santo Domingo. Pedernales ligger 22 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 11 072.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,072 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0356°, -71.7467° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | Pedernales Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.7 inches (780 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pedernales
Pedernales is a small city in Dominican Republic (Pedernales Province) with a population of 11,072. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in Pedernales
Pedernales has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1329 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1,311.5 sq mi (3,396.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0356°N, 71.7467°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 95 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 78 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in |
Pedernales has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Pedernales
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Área Universidad UCATEBA Extensión Pedernales | University | — | — |
| Escuela Básica Firgia Maritza Méndez | College | — | — |
| escuela vocacional pedernales | College | — | — |
| liceo técnico pedernales | College | — | — |
| UNIVERSIDAD UCATEBA | University | — | — |
Schools in Pedernales
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| escuela primaria | — | — | — | — |
| colegio dominico americano king s . way | — | — | — | — |
| colegio esmirna | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Hernando Gorjón | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Luis Medrano Gonzales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Divino Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela básica Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Estancia Infantil | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Desarrollo Integral Roca Firme en Frontera | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Pedernales
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca Pedernales | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pedernales
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mercado municipal de Pedernales |
Hotels in Pedernales
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pedernales
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pedernales
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pedernales
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pedernales
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pedernales
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pedernales
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | Large Airport |
| Cabo Rojo Airport | CBJ | Medium Airport |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | Medium Airport |
| Juancho Enriquillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pedernales
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Asamblea de Dios Casa de Bendicion Inc. |
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What is the population of Pedernales?
Pedernales has a population of 11,072 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,311.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pedernales?
Pedernales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.