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Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic

Monseñor Nouel · Dominican Republic

Piedra Blanca is a small city in Monseñor Nouel, Dominican Republic with a population of 8,531. Elevation: 591 ft (180 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,531 Population 81/sq mi density
591 ft Elevation 180 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
78.3 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Piedra Blanca

Piedra Blanca is a city in Monseñor Nouel province, Dominican Republic.

People

Population8,531
Density81/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain78.3 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Population8,531
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates18.8443°, -70.3169°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceMonseñor Nouel
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation78.3 inches (1,988 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piedra Blanca

Piedra Blanca is a small city in Dominican Republic (Monseñor Nouel) with a population of 8,531. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Piedra Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area105.3 sq mi (272.6 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates18.8443°N, 70.3169°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.3"
106% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

508 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 110 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 98 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 97 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 120 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 120 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 58 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 100 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 46 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 110 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 32 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 109 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 4 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 82 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 6 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 148 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 1 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 100 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 45 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 94 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 115 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 1 286 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 113 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 150 km
2017 Irma Category 5 195 km
2017 Maria Category 3 191 km
2011 Irene Category 2 154 km
2008 Ike Category 4 261 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 241 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 139 km
2001 Iris Category 1 294 km
2000 Debby Category 1 244 km
1998 Georges Category 3 20 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 289 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 158 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 281 km
1987 Emily Category 3 94 km
1985 Kate Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 146 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 113 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
March 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
August 80°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in

Piedra Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Piedra Blanca

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liceo Pedro Francisco Bonó
Escuela Eungenio María de Hostos
Escuela Politécnico
Universidad Adventista Dominicana
Liceo Piedra Blanca
Martina Vizcaino
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Radio Stations near Piedra Blanca

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Primera 88.1 primera 88.1 MP3
Top Merengue Radio merengue AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Bachata bachata, latin MP3 128 kbps
710 AM Radio Nacional Cristiana (RD) cristiana MP3
Top Bachata Radio MP3 128 kbps
Top Balada Radio baladas, boleros AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Salsa Radio salsa AAC+ 128 kbps
Ritmo 96.5 FM pop latino, pop music MP3
Latina 104 merengue, merengue bachata MP3 128 kbps
wao89.1 MP3
CDN Radio baseball, beisbol MP3 56 kbps
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Top Cristiano Radio cristiano AAC+ 128 kbps
La Rocka 91.7 adult contemporary, alternative MP3 96 kbps
Platino Radio bachata, merengue MP3 128 kbps
Naranjo Dulce Radio MP3 96 kbps
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Los 40 República Dominicana MP3
570 AM Radio Crystal religious MP3
La Voz del Pacoredo news MP3
Top Urbano hip hop, latino urbano AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Santa Maria MP3 60 kbps
Ser Mejor Radio upbeat MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cimarrona community radio, local music MP3 128 kbps
Miss 104 FM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 128 kbps
Turbo 98.3 FM MP3
Tesoro FM bachata 70 & 80 varios, bachatas MP3

Libraries in Piedra Blanca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Maimon0.0

Farmers Markets in Piedra Blanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Público de Maimón

Hotels in Piedra Blanca

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Arco Iris
Hotel Banjer
Hotel La Casacada

Bus Stations in Piedra Blanca

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #7712584585

Gas Stations in Piedra Blanca

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #3683059880
Esso
Estación Isla
Petronan
Tropigas

Stadiums & Teams in Piedra Blanca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Piedra Blanca

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Azua AirportSmall Airport
Boca Chica AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piedra Blanca

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
El Buen Pastor
Iglesía Católica

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
180 m (591 ft)
Area
231.4 km² (89.3 mi²)

🇩🇴 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 Piedra Blanca

What is the population of Piedra Blanca?

Piedra Blanca has a population of 8,531 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 105.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piedra Blanca?

Piedra Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.3 inches.

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