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Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
La Altagracia Province · Dominican Republic
Salvaleón de Higüey is a large city in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 123,787. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Salvaleón de Higüey
Higüey, or in full Salvaleón de Higüey, is the capital city of the eastern La Altagracia Province, in the Dominican Republic, and has 415,084 inhabitants, according to the 2022 census. The Yuma River flows through the urban areas of Higüey.
People
Climate
| Population | 123,787 |
| Population Density | 158 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.6150°, -68.7080° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | La Altagracia Province |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.6 inches (1,336 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salvaleón de Higüey
Salvaleón de Higüey is a large city in Dominican Republic (La Altagracia Province) with a population of 123,787. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in Salvaleón de Higüey
Salvaleón de Higüey has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1447 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 778.9 sq mi (2,017.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.6150°N, 68.7080°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 77 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 129 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in |
Salvaleón de Higüey has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Salvaleón de Higüey
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Hotelería, Gastronomía y Pastelería INFOTEP | College | — | — |
| Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo - Higüey | University | — | — |
Schools in Salvaleón de Higüey
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Hermanos Trejo | — | — | — | — |
| CEFO | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Báasica Peñoncito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria San Juan Bautista De La Salle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan XXIII La Salle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Malena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ercilia Pepín Estrella | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Profesor Antonio Desi "José" | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Eusebio Cedano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guarapito | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria La Malena | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Basica Salomé Ureña | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Secundario Juan Pablo Duarte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Batey Guajabo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela basica Prof. Silverina Rondon | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Salvaleón de Higüey
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FieraMix | bachata, merengue | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Estrella 92.3 FM | bachata, entretenimiento | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Salvaleón de Higüey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de La Altagracia | ||||
| Museo Fuerte Juan Ponce de León |
Libraries in Salvaleón de Higüey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libreria El Sembrador | 0.0 |
Hotels in Salvaleón de Higüey
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salvaleón de Higüey
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Salvaleón de Higüey
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Salvaleón de Higüey
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Salvaleón de Higüey
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Salvaleón de Higüey
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salvaleón de Higüey
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salvaleón de Higüey
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Salvaleón de Higüey
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Salvaleón de Higüey
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | Large Airport |
| Punta Cana International Airport | PUJ | Large Airport |
| Arroyo Barril Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baigua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Consuelo Batey Anita airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cueva Las Maravillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Romana Batey Cacata airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Romana Batey Lechuga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Magdalena Cuya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro De Macoris Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salvaleón de Higüey
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Inposdom |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salvaleón de Higüey
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 18va. Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, M.I., Inc | |
| 1ra. Iglesia Pentecostal | |
| 2da Iglesia De Las Asambleas De Dios | |
| 2da. Iglesia Pentecostal | |
| 4ta. Iglesia pentecostal Jesucristo es poder senda antigua | |
| Basílica Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia | |
| casa de liberacion y milagros, por amor a las almas | |
| Casa de Restauracion | |
| IDMP CENTRAL "La Nueva Jerusalén" | |
| IDP | |
| Iglesia Asamblea EL BETHEL | |
| Iglesia Bíblica Comunitaria | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Reformada Santa Clara | |
| Iglesia de Dios de la profesia | |
| Iglesia De Dios Misionera Pentecostal Central "La Nueva Jerusalén" | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Dominicana | |
| Iglesia Primera Llama Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia Reteniendo los principios | |
| Iglesia Roca Eterna | |
| Iglesia Santuario De Luz |
Quick Facts
Around Salvaleón de Higüey
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Salvaleón de Higüey
4 places within 15 km
- • Ingenio Azucarero de Sanate
- • Rancho Don Juan
- • Zip Lines Adventures by Runners Adventures
- • Monkeyland
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What is the population of Salvaleón de Higüey?
Salvaleón de Higüey has a population of 123,787 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 778.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salvaleón de Higüey?
Salvaleón de Higüey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.