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Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic

Hato Mayor Province · Dominican Republic

Sabana de la Mar is a small city in Hato Mayor Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 13,977. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,977 Population 49/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
81.2 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Sabana de la Mar

Sabana de la Mar

Sabana de la Mar, usually spelled in English as Savana de la Mar, is a town in the Hato Mayor province of the Dominican Republic. Sabana de la Mar is located in the northeastern region of Dominican Republic, on the southern side of Samaná Bay. It is an urban area with 508.52 km2.

People

Population13,977
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain81.2 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population13,977
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates19.0593°, -69.3884°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceHato Mayor Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation81.2 inches (2,063 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sabana de la Mar

Sabana de la Mar is a small city in Dominican Republic (Hato Mayor Province) with a population of 13,977. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Sabana de la Mar

Sabana de la Mar has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1258 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 76°F 20.4° / 30.9° 52.4
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.1° 77.3
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 20.3° / 32.5° 64.7
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 20.7° / 33.8° 72.3
May 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 33.9° 97.9
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 33.6° 68.3
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 33.4° 113.3
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.6° / 33.9° 110.6
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.3° / 34° 230.7
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.6° 77.1
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 22.2° / 31.9° 183.3
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30.8° 110.6
Sabana de la Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days189 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area282.6 sq mi (731.9 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates19.0593°N, 69.3884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.2"
114% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,650 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 144 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 122 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 150 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 136 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 131 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 121 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 135 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 37 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 130 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 138 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 90 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 100 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 122 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 65 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 141 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 101 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 101 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 130 km
Mar 9, 2007 24 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M4.9 119 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 132 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
2024 Oscar Category 1 289 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 246 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 20 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 212 km
2017 Irma Category 5 133 km
2017 Maria Category 3 111 km
2011 Irene Category 2 94 km
2010 Earl Category 4 279 km
2008 Ike Category 4 250 km
2004 Frances Category 4 256 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 50 km
2000 Debby Category 1 144 km
1998 Georges Category 3 61 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 215 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 71 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 291 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 281 km
1987 Emily Category 3 176 km
1985 Kate Category 1 235 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 46 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 50 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in

Sabana de la Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Sabana de la Mar

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Prof. Norma Puig
Escuela Primaria Elupina Cordero
Escuela Abigail Mejía
Escuela Prof. Norma Puig
Escuela El Almendro
INFOTEP
Escuela La Inmaculada
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Museums in Sabana de la Mar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Elupina Cordero
Museum of Nature
Whale Museum of Samana

Farmers Markets in Sabana de la Mar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Publico
Mercado Sabana de la Mar

Hotels in Sabana de la Mar

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alto Caño Hondo
Antiguo Hotel El 3
La Tia Hotel Restaurant
Paraiso Caño Hondo

Monuments in Sabana de la Mar

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz del Calvario
Monumento de los Héroes

Clinics in Sabana de la Mar

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #1100695735

Dentists in Sabana de la Mar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #13725310498

Bus Stations in Sabana de la Mar

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASOTRASAMAR
Parada Sabana de la Mar - Hato Mayor
Ruta Miches - Sabana de la Mar

Gas Stations in Sabana de la Mar

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #1504625072
GLP
Texaco
TEXACO
Texaco Gral Ramon Hernandez

Banks in Sabana de la Mar

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Ademi
Banco Ademi
Banco de Ahorro y Crédito ADOPEM
BanReservas
Caribe Express
Prestamos Ruamar

Stadiums & Teams in Sabana de la Mar

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Airports Near Sabana de la Mar

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Casa De Campo International AirportLRMLarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Arroyo Barril AirportSmall Airport
Baigua AirportSmall Airport
Boca Chica AirportSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airportSmall Airport
Cueva Las Maravillas AirportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Cacata airportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Lechuga AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport
Magdalena Cuya AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Macoris AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sabana de la Mar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Elupina Cordero
Iglesia Asamblea de Dios Bethel (Central)
Parroquia Nuestra Señora Del Pilar

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
26 m (85 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 Sabana de la Mar

What is the population of Sabana de la Mar?

Sabana de la Mar has a population of 13,977 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 282.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sabana de la Mar?

Sabana de la Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.2 inches.

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