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Samaná, Dominican Republic

Samaná · Dominican Republic

Samaná is a small city in Samaná, Dominican Republic with a population of 11,432. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

11,432 Population 57/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
83.8 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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People

Population11,432
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain83.8 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population11,432
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates19.2040°, -69.3341°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSamaná
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation83.8 inches (2,128 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Samaná

Samaná is a small city in Dominican Republic (Samaná) with a population of 11,432. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Samaná

Samaná 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
Samaná has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area202.1 sq mi (523.5 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates19.2040°N, 69.3341°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.8"
120% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,654 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 M5.9 134 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 118 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 129 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 146 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 146 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 53 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 136 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 145 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 141 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 144 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 109 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 87 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 147 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 111 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 141 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 130 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 150 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 111 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 150 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erin Category 3 285 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 278 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 232 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 18 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 210 km
2017 Irma Category 5 116 km
2017 Maria Category 3 96 km
2011 Irene Category 1 79 km
2010 Earl Category 4 262 km
2008 Ike Category 4 235 km
2004 Frances Category 4 238 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 57 km
2000 Debby Category 1 134 km
1998 Georges Category 3 77 km
1998 Bonnie Category 1 291 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 198 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 56 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 278 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 268 km
1987 Emily Category 3 192 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 35 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 37 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 6.4 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in
December 74°F (24°C) 7.4 in

Samaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Samaná

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Elena Pool
Liceo Secundario José Gabriel García
Politecnico Manuela Mullix Fermin
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Radio Stations near Samaná

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Samaná

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

Farmers Markets in Samaná

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Publico
Mercado Sabana de la Mar

Hotels in Samaná

38 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arena Oceanview Hotel & La Terraza Restaurant
Bungalows of Las Galeras
Chalet Tropical
Chino Restaurant & Hotel
Ecocampo La Sangría
El Cabito
El Pelicano Apart-Hotel
Gran Bahia Principe Cayacoa
Grand Paradise Samana
Hotel & Apartments Buchen
Hotel Angelito
Hotel Cotubanamá
Hotel El Paraíso
Hotel GriGri
Hotel Leidy
Hotel Mildania
Hotel Playita
Hotel Villa La Plantacion
Jasmine La Playita
King Hotel
La Isleta
La Orilla Las Galeras
Las Galeras Hotel
Las Galeras Village
Luxury Bahia Principe Samana
Plaza Lusitania
Plaza Lusitania
Principe Bahia Cayo Levantado
Sol Azul
Todo blanco
Unique Exotic Hotel
Villa Caribeña
Villa Diana
Villa Flamboyan
Villa Ibiscus
Villa Ixora
Villa Maxime
Villa Serena Hotel

Cafes in Samaná

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria DM
Cafetería Isidro

Monuments in Samaná

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Ballena

Clinics in Samaná

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #529319001
DO #8777695817
UNAP (Unidad de Atención Primaria)

Bus Stations in Samaná

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribe Tours
DO #7712584287
Las Galeras
Las Galeras Bus Station

Gas Stations in Samaná

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eco Petroleo
Grupo Arcenio
ISLA
Shell
Texaco

Banks in Samaná

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco BHD
Banco Popular

Stadiums & Teams in Samaná

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Samaná

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Arroyo Barril AirportSmall Airport
Baigua AirportSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Cacata airportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Lechuga AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Magdalena Cuya AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Samaná

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo y Telecomunicaciones

Churches & Religious Organizations in Samaná

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia De Dios De La Profecía (Juana Vicenta)
Salón Reino Testigos de Jehová
Santa Barbara

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
53 m (174 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 Samaná

What is the population of Samaná?

Samaná has a population of 11,432 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 202.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Samaná?

Samaná has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.8 inches.

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