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San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic

Duarte Province · Dominican Republic

San Francisco de Macorís is a large city in Duarte Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 124,763. Elevation: 404 ft (123 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

124,763 Population 325/sq mi density
404 ft Elevation 123 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
63.0 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About San Francisco de Macorís

San Francisco de Macorís

San Francisco de Macorís is a city in the Dominican Republic located in the northeast portion of the country, in the Cibao region. It is the capital of the Duarte Province and the sixth most populated city in the country since 2010. The name San Francisco de Macorís comes from a combination of the name of Saint Francis, patron saint of the Franciscan Order and the territory's old name, which is Macorix.

People

Population124,763
Density325/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain63.0 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Population124,763
Population Density325 / sq mi
Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Coordinates19.2938°, -70.2529°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceDuarte Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation63.0 inches (1,601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco de Macorís

San Francisco de Macorís is a large city in Dominican Republic (Duarte Province) with a population of 124,763. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet (123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.0 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in San Francisco de Macorís

San Francisco de Macorís has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.3°C), the coldest is Feb (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1126 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.3° 48.9
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30.6° 79.5
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 31.7° 57.3
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 21.1° / 32.2° 63.4
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.2° 79.4
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33.2° 63.4
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.6° 100.7
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 25.1° / 33.1° 88.7
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 24.9° / 33.8° 150.9
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 24.3° / 33.3° 71.0
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 31.7° 186.7
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 30.4° 135.9
San Francisco de Macorís has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area384.4 sq mi (995.5 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates19.2938°N, 70.2529°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

524 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 70 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 48 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 147 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 74 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 87 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 108 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 112 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 96 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 78 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 149 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 33 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 46 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 46 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 52 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 95 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 72 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 145 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 8 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 76 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 70 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 1 237 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 82 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 120 km
2017 Irma Category 5 146 km
2017 Maria Category 3 149 km
2011 Irene Category 3 107 km
2008 Ike Category 4 212 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 279 km
2004 Frances Category 4 261 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 143 km
2000 Debby Category 1 227 km
1998 Georges Category 3 66 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 248 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 119 km
1987 Emily Category 3 135 km
1985 Kate Category 1 236 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 1,790 132 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 82 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in

San Francisco de Macorís has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (3.1").

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Colleges & Universities in San Francisco de Macorís

Institution Type Founded Website
Liceo Francisco H. y Carvajal College
Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo - San Francisco de Macorís University
Universidad Católica Nordestana University
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña University
Universidad Tecnologica del Cibao Oriental-UTECO University Visit →

Schools in San Francisco de Macorís

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EscuelaEugenio Ma. De Hostos
Escuela Básica Profesor Lorenzo Burgos Abreu
Escuela Gregorio Luoeron
Escuela Felix Ramon Fernandez
Liceo Coronel Rafael Tomás Fernández Domínguez
Escuela Basica Cristo Rey
Centro Educativo Salome Ureña
Politecnico Vicente Aquilino Santos
los Arroyos
Escuela Basica Cristo Rey
Colegio San Vincente de Paul
Español
Colegio La Altagracia
Escuela Maximo Gomez
Ana antonia Cruz
Liceo Pedro Henriquez Ureña
Escuela La Joya
Escuela La Guama
Colegio Renacimiento
Liceo Sur
Escuela Prof. Eugenio Cruz Almanzar
Liceo Ercilia Pepin
Colegio Santa Rosa
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Radio Stations near San Francisco de Macorís

9 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
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 San Francisco de Macorís

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal

Libraries in San Francisco de Macorís

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Krc Print Center0.0
Librería Mora0.0

Farmers Markets in San Francisco de Macorís

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodega
MERCADO NUEVO

Hotels in San Francisco de Macorís

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabaña Anwis
Cabaña Girasoles
Cabaña Rubí
Cabañas Perla
Hotel Las Caobas
Hotel Libano
New Parisian
Villas San Francisco

Cafes in San Francisco de Macorís

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barra Cofita
Barra El Polo
Casa del Queso
Meriendas Lights
Yoma Cafeteria y reposteria

Clinics in San Francisco de Macorís

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Materno Infantil del Nordeste
Centro Medico Dr Ovalle
Centro Medico Siglo XXI
Ciplaci
Clinica Dr. Reynoso

Dentists in San Francisco de Macorís

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro odontologíco Dr Claudio J
Odonto Clinic

Bus Stations in San Francisco de Macorís

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribe Tours

Gas Stations in San Francisco de Macorís

22 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chelsea Gas (GLP)
Esso
Estación Nativa Guisa
Gas Caribe
Hadil Gas
ISLA
JAVIER GAS (GLP)
JAVIER GAS (GLP)
Metro Gas (GLP)
Petromovil
Propagas
QUISQUEYA GAS (GLP)
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell Express
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco
Texaco
TotalEnergies

Banks in San Francisco de Macorís

24 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADEMI BANK
Alaver
ASOC. Duarte
ASOCIACION CIBAO
Asociación Duarte de Ahorros y Préstamos
Asociacion Duarte de Ahorros y Prestamos
Banco Ademi
Banco Bhd
BANCO BHD
Banco BHD
Banco Caribe
Banco del Progreso
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
Banco Popular
Banco Santa Cruz
Banco Santa Cruz
Banreserva
BANRESERVAS
Banreservas
Banreservas
Coopcanor INC
Inversiones Hernández
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in San Francisco de Macorís

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Compra Venta El Capacito
Ferrelectrica
Galerias 56
Mosaicos Duran

Gyms in San Francisco de Macorís

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flex Fitness
Gold's Gym

Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco de Macorís

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Francisco de Macorís

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Francisco de Macorís

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
oficina Edenorte SFM 2

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco de Macorís

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro Biblico Charis
Empleate Ya!
Iglesia
Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Iglesia Santa Ana
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova
San Juan Bautista
San Luis Gonzaga
San Martin De Porres
San Pablo Apostol
Santuario Virgen de Schoenstatt

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
110 m (361 ft)
Area
759.5 km² (293.2 mi²)
Founded
1778
Website
sanfrancisco.gob.do/

Around San Francisco de Macorís

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 18
Restaurants 18
Cafes 5
Bars 10
Supermarkets 11
Banks 23
Hotels 8
Libraries 2
Parks 29
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 12

Things to See Near San Francisco de Macorís

3 places within 15 km

🐠 Aquariums (1)
  • • Acuario luz
♨️ Hot Springs (1)
  • • Hk
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Pico Quita Espuela

🇩🇴 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 San Francisco de Macorís

What is the population of San Francisco de Macorís?

San Francisco de Macorís has a population of 124,763 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 325 people per square mile, spread across 384.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco de Macorís?

San Francisco de Macorís has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.0 inches.

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