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Río Verde Arriba, Dominican Republic

La Vega · Dominican Republic

Río Verde Arriba is a small town in La Vega, Dominican Republic with a population of 3,613. Elevation: 554 ft (169 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

3,613 Population 22/sq mi density
554 ft Elevation 169 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Río Verde Arriba

Río Verde Arriba is a town in the La Vega province of the Dominican Republic.Río Verde Arriba is the self governing body.

People

Population3,613
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Population3,613
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Coordinates19.3158°, -70.5664°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceLa Vega
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Verde Arriba

Río Verde Arriba is a small town in Dominican Republic (La Vega) with a population of 3,613. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 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 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Río Verde Arriba 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 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area164.2 sq mi (425.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates19.3158°N, 70.5664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

350 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 53 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 52 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 145 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 62 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 66 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 112 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 102 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 141 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 135 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 74 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 55 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 57 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 134 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 53 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 60 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 94 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 54 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 41 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 132 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 149 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 1 232 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 103 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 93 km
2017 Irma Category 5 155 km
2017 Maria Category 3 173 km
2011 Irene Category 3 116 km
2008 Ike Category 4 204 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 259 km
2004 Frances Category 4 266 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 174 km
2000 Debby Category 1 260 km
1998 Georges Category 3 62 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 262 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 142 km
1987 Emily Category 3 104 km
1985 Kate Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 114 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
August 80°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in

Río Verde Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Río Verde Arriba

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Cabirmota
Escuela Olimpia Acevedo
Escuela Los Corozos
Escuela Prof. Juan Bosch
Escuela San Lorenzo
Escuela Guaco Los Frías
Escuela Arroyo Hondo Abajo
Escuela El Romero
Escuela El Quemado
Escuela Prof. María Ramona Blanco - La Loma
Liceo El Carmen
Escuela La Torre
Escuela Burende
Escuela de Botija
Escuela La Javilla
Escuela Prof. Ludovina Muñoz
Escuela Prof. Eulalia de Jesús Jiménez
Escuela Las Arenas
Escuela La Vereda
Escuela Manga Larga Arriba
Escuela Manga Larga Abajo
Escuela La Guázuma
Centro Tecnológico Comunitario
Liceo Manuel Acevedo Serrano
Escuela Pedro Xuarez Deza
Escuela Padre Fantino
Colegio Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes
Escuela Colorado
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Radio Stations near Río Verde Arriba

10 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
Trespatines Radio MP3 64 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 Río Verde Arriba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Museo de La Vega
Casa Del Arte
Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal
Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Iglesia Embrujo I
La Vega Vieja
Museo 26 de Julio
Museo del deporte
Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Museo Hidroeléctrica
Museo Ramón Cáceres
Museo Sacro
Palacio Consistorial

Libraries in Río Verde Arriba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Central Profesor Juan Bosch0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Río Verde Arriba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Sirena
Mercado Público de Jarabacoa
Mercado Publico Municipal
Plaza Denny's
Plaza Merca Pekin
Plaza Mora
Plaza Sunrise

Monuments in Río Verde Arriba

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento Padre Fantino

Clinics in Río Verde Arriba

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CEMLI - Centro Medico Dr.Liriano

Gas Stations in Río Verde Arriba

18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cocaleca Gas
DO #412103959
DO #413714394
Esso
Estación de Gas Licuado de Petróleo
Estación de Gas Propano
Estación de Gas Propano EDGAS
Estación de Gasolina Isla
Estación Gas Licuado de Petróleo
Gas Licuado de Petróleo
Gas Licuado de Petróleo
Gas Licuado de Petróleo
HDG
ISLA
Isla Gasolina
Texaco
Texaco
Total

Banks in Río Verde Arriba

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALAVER
Banco de Reservas

Shopping Malls in Río Verde Arriba

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Rodriguez

Breweries in Río Verde Arriba

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Vegana

Stadiums & Teams in Río Verde Arriba

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Río Verde Arriba

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Río Verde Arriba

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amadita
Centro de Vacunación Clínica Corominas
Clínica ProFamilia
fabiola uñas.
Jesús Abreu Body Maker
Jesús Abreu Cirugía Plástica
Laboratorio Micologico
Oftalmolaser
Patria Rivas
Red Oncológica Dominicana Integral

Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Verde Arriba

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla San Alonzo
Capilla San Francisco de Asis
Capilla San Francisco Javier
Iglesia San Lorenzo
Nuestra Señora de la Milagrosa
Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes
Parroguia Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes
Parroquia Santa Bárbara

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
169 m (554 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 Río Verde Arriba

What is the population of Río Verde Arriba?

Río Verde Arriba has a population of 3,613 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 164.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Verde Arriba?

Río Verde Arriba 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 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

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