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Pepillo Salcedo, Dominican Republic

Monte Cristi Province · Dominican Republic

Pepillo Salcedo is a small town in Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 3,866. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,866 Population 36/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
34.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Pepillo Salcedo

Pepillo Salcedo

General José Antonio Salcedo y Ramírez, known as "Pepillo" was Dominican military leader who played a fundamental role in the Dominican Restoration War, which achieved the independence from Spain in 1865. A martyr, he was the first Dominican head of state to be assassinated in the history of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population3,866
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,866
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates19.6984°, -71.7451°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceMonte Cristi Province
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation34.7 inches (881 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pepillo Salcedo

Pepillo Salcedo is a small town in Dominican Republic (Monte Cristi Province) with a population of 3,866. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Pepillo Salcedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°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 34.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area106.8 sq mi (276.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates19.6984°N, 71.7451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 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 M6.4 113 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 150 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 86 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 132 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 111 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 109 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 110 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 31 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 115 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 40 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 91 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 146 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 99 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 138 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 77 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 27 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 113 km
Oct 15, 2003 4 km SSE of Villa Bisonó, Dominican Republic M4.6 95 km
Jan 26, 2008 4 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.6 110 km
Sep 28, 2003 4 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.6 111 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 1 184 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 164 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 61 km
2017 Irma Category 5 150 km
2017 Maria Category 3 209 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 268 km
2011 Irene Category 3 125 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 197 km
2008 Ike Category 4 147 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 214 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 210 km
2004 Frances Category 4 271 km
1998 Georges Category 3 86 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 218 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 287 km
1987 Emily Category 3 82 km
1985 Kate Category 2 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 48 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
August 83°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Pepillo Salcedo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Pepillo Salcedo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela José Gabriel García
Liceo Secundario Profesora Lourdes Morel de Abreu
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Museums in Pepillo Salcedo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph

Libraries in Pepillo Salcedo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pepillo Salcedo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Communautaire de Ouanaminthe
Marché du Quarter Acul-Samedi
Marché Frontalier de Ouanaminthe
Marché Public
Marché Public
Marché public de Fort-Liberté
Marché Public de Ouanaminthe
Marché Public Fort-Liberté
Marché Terrier-Rouge
Mercado Haitiano - Dominicano de Dajabón
Mercado Las Matas de Santa Cruz

Gas Stations in Pepillo Salcedo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #337787822

Breweries in Pepillo Salcedo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jus Sapito
Usine de transformation Fruits (Jus Sapito )

Stadiums & Teams in Pepillo Salcedo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pepillo Salcedo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Phaeton AirportSmall Airport
Pignon AirportSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pepillo Salcedo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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 Pepillo Salcedo

What is the population of Pepillo Salcedo?

Pepillo Salcedo has a population of 3,866 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 106.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pepillo Salcedo?

Pepillo Salcedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches.

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