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Peralta, Dominican Republic

Azua Province · Dominican Republic

Peralta is a small city in Azua Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 7,236. Elevation: 1,581 ft (482 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

7,236 Population 108/sq mi density
1,581 ft Elevation 482 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Peralta

Peralta

Peralta is a municipality (municipio) of the Azua province in the Dominican Republic.

People

Population7,236
Density108/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)
Population7,236
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)
Coordinates18.5816°, -70.7703°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceAzua Province
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peralta

Peralta is a small city in Dominican Republic (Azua Province) with a population of 7,236. The city sits at an elevation of 1,581 feet (482 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Peralta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,581 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)
Area67.1 sq mi (173.8 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates18.5816°N, 70.7703°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 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 M6.4 133 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 136 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 65 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 132 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 52 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 148 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 50 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 55 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 25 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 59 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 129 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 54 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 58 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 82 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 56 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 100 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 33 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 81 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 133 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
2022 Fiona Category 3 168 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 153 km
2017 Irma Category 5 239 km
2017 Maria Category 3 244 km
2011 Irene Category 2 200 km
2008 Ike Category 4 281 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 185 km
2007 Dean Category 4 277 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 277 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 188 km
2001 Iris Category 1 241 km
2000 Debby Category 1 299 km
1998 Georges Category 3 25 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 213 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 237 km
1987 Emily Category 3 40 km
1980 Allen Category 5 282 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 12 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in

Peralta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Peralta

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Básica 19 de marzo
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Radio Stations near Peralta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Palma 90.7 FM merengue 80s 90s, salsa 80s 90s MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Peralta

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

Farmers Markets in Peralta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado público de Azua

Stadiums & Teams in Peralta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Peralta

8 airports within the area.

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
929 m (3,048 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 Peralta

What is the population of Peralta?

Peralta has a population of 7,236 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 67.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peralta?

Peralta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

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