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Rincón, Dominican Republic

La Vega · Dominican Republic

Rincón is a small city in La Vega, Dominican Republic with a population of 5,909. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,909 Population 92/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
64.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Rincón

Rincón

Rincón also known as El Rincón, Finca Rincón, and Finca el Rincón is a settlement of the Cooperativa de Créditos y Servicios (CCS) Raul Torres Acosta. in Camajuaní, Villa Clara, Cuba. Nearby towns are La Lebisa, Guajén, Vega Alta, Canoa, CPA Benito Ramírez, La Luz, Guerrero, and El Perico.

People

Population5,909
Density92/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain64.7 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population5,909
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates19.1194°, -70.4063°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceLa Vega
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation64.7 inches (1,642 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rincón

Rincón is a small city in Dominican Republic (La Vega) with a population of 5,909. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Rincón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area64.1 sq mi (166.0 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates19.1194°N, 70.4063°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.7"
70% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

420 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 10, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 78 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 68 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 125 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 89 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 89 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 89 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 77 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 117 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 126 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 54 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 28 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 58 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 26 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 130 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 33 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 80 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 73 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 126 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 254 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 104 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 120 km
2017 Irma Category 5 170 km
2017 Maria Category 3 174 km
2011 Irene Category 3 132 km
2008 Ike Category 4 229 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 254 km
2004 Frances Category 4 283 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 152 km
2000 Debby Category 1 246 km
1998 Georges Category 3 51 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 273 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 145 km
1987 Emily Category 3 111 km
1985 Kate Category 1 257 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 1,790 148 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 104 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.4 in
August 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in

Rincón has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Rincón

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela San Juan Bosco - - - -
Escuela Monseñor Juan Antonio Flores Santana - - - -
Escuela Rosa Delia Patxot - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rincón

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bachata bachata, latin MP3 128 kbps
Suave 107.3 FM baladas en español, música romántica MP3
Salsa 92.7 FM - AAC
Tropical 100 Mix bachata, latin MP3
Disco 89 88.9 FM baladas en español, music MP3 128 kbps
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Monumental 100.3 FM dominican republic, republica dominicana MP3 128 kbps
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Rincón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Museo de La Vega
La Vega Vieja
Museo del deporte
Museo Hidroeléctrica
Museo Sacro

Libraries in Rincón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Maimon0.0
Krc Print Center0.0
Librería Mora0.0

Farmers Markets in Rincón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO NUEVO
Mercado Público de Jarabacoa
Mercado Público de Maimón
Mercado Publico Municipal
Plaza Mora

Gas Stations in Rincón

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Credigas
EcoPetróleo
Francis Gas
Hermanos Diaz Gas
Texaco
Texaco

Breweries in Rincón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Vegana

Stadiums & Teams in Rincón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rincón

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air Base-Medium Airport
Azua Airport-Small Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Los Montones Airport-Small Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza Field-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
88 m (289 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 Rincón

What is the population of Rincón?

Rincón has a population of 5,909 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 64.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rincón?

Rincón 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 80°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches.

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