Sign In Register

Río San Juan, Dominican Republic

María Trinidad Sánchez · Dominican Republic

Río San Juan is a small city in María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic with a population of 8,983. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,983 Population 55/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
72.3 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

Discover Río San Juan, Dominican Republic

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Río San Juan

Río San Juan is a municipality in the María Trinidad Sánchez province of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population8,983
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain72.3 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population8,983
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates19.6439°, -70.0764°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceMaría Trinidad Sánchez
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation72.3 inches (1,837 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río San Juan

Río San Juan is a small city in Dominican Republic (María Trinidad Sánchez) with a population of 8,983. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.3 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Río San Juan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area164.4 sq mi (425.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates19.6439°N, 70.0764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.3"
90% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

593 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 64 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 26 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 54 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 90 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 150 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 126 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 138 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 121 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 11 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 88 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 94 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 88 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 41 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 68 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 137 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 37 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 63 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 66 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 84 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 4 289 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 203 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 270 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 41 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 121 km
2017 Irma Category 5 103 km
2017 Maria Category 3 111 km
2011 Irene Category 3 64 km
2010 Earl Category 4 277 km
2008 Ike Category 4 175 km
2004 Frances Category 4 219 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 147 km
2000 Debby Category 1 208 km
1998 Georges Category 3 106 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 274 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 79 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 208 km
1987 Emily Category 3 166 km
1985 Kate Category 1 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 1,790 121 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 63 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 150 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in

Río San Juan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (3.8").

View full weather details →

Schools in Río San Juan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Bobita
Liceo Secundario Antorcha del Futuro
Escuela Gregorio Luperón
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Río San Juan

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bachata bachata, latin MP3 128 kbps
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio MP3 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Río San Juan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodega
La Pulga

Hotels in Río San Juan

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparta hotel Mi Casa
Bahia Blanca
Hotel Teresa
Las Puertas Del Paraiso
Los Gringos

Cafes in Río San Juan

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria La Parada
Cafeteria Orlando
La Casona
Panaderia,Francesa

Bus Stations in Río San Juan

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribe Tours
Parada Rio San Juan - Cabrera - Nagua

Gas Stations in Río San Juan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #8770238718
Isla bomba
MetroGas

Banks in Río San Juan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banreservas
Scotiabank

Gyms in Río San Juan

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rockfamily Gym

Golf Courses in Río San Juan

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Playa Grande Golf

Stadiums & Teams in Río San Juan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Río San Juan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
Arroyo Barril AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Río San Juan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catolica
Iglesia De Dios De La Profecia
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Templo Bíblico

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
6 m (20 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Río San Juan.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Río San Juan

What is the population of Río San Juan?

Río San Juan has a population of 8,983 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 164.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río San Juan?

Río San Juan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.3 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Río San Juan with another city: