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San Ignacio de Sabaneta, Dominican Republic

Santiago Rodríguez · Dominican Republic

San Ignacio de Sabaneta is a small city in Santiago Rodríguez, Dominican Republic with a population of 16,380. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,380 Population 55/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.5 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About San Ignacio de Sabaneta

San Ignacio de Sabaneta is the capital and a municipality of Santiago Rodriguez in the northwestern part of the Dominican Republic. It is usually called only Sabaneta or Santiago Rodríguez.

People

Population16,380
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population16,380
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates19.4784°, -71.3393°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSantiago Rodríguez
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.5 inches (1,206 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Ignacio de Sabaneta

San Ignacio de Sabaneta is a small city in Dominican Republic (Santiago Rodríguez) with a population of 16,380. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

San Ignacio de Sabaneta has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 930 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 16.1° / 31.7° 32.8
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 16.7° / 33° 80.0
Mar 24.4°C / 76°F 16.8° / 34.9° 46.9
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 18.3° / 36° 45.5
May 27.3°C / 81°F 21.2° / 36.9° 55.5
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 21.7° / 37° 64.0
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 21.8° / 36.6° 87.4
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 22° / 36.4° 67.1
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 21.6° / 36.4° 88.9
Oct 27°C / 81°F 20.8° / 35.7° 53.1
Nov 25°C / 77°F 18.1° / 33.2° 190.9
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 17.5° / 31.5° 117.7
San Ignacio de Sabaneta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area300.3 sq mi (777.6 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates19.4784°N, 71.3393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 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 77 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 111 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 100 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 53 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 125 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 141 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 126 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 133 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 139 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 129 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 124 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 124 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 74 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 128 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 144 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 56 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 80 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 44 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 46 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 222 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 150 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 49 km
2017 Irma Category 5 160 km
2017 Maria Category 3 201 km
2011 Irene Category 3 123 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 244 km
2008 Ike Category 4 182 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 256 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 217 km
2004 Frances Category 4 276 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 257 km
1998 Georges Category 3 65 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 197 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 290 km
1987 Emily Category 3 56 km
1985 Kate Category 2 229 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
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 95 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 149 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
December 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in

San Ignacio de Sabaneta has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

Institution Type Founded Website
Liceo Secundario Luis José Antoine College

Schools in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Parroquial
Colegio Francisco Bueno Zapata
Escuela El Guanal
Escuela Pública José María Sierra
Liceo Secundario Librado Eugenio Belliard
Escuela Ana Joaquina Hidalgo
Centro Educativo Profa. Clara Luz Lora
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Radio Stations near San Ignacio de Sabaneta

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Trespatines Radio MP3 64 kbps
WXM ONE RADIO AAC+ 128 kbps
WXM ON RADIO AAC+ 128 kbps

Libraries in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibloteca Don Eduardo Peña0.0

Farmers Markets in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Las Matas de Santa Cruz

Hotels in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HOTEL DON CHUCHO
HOTEL LA PLAZA
HOTEL MARIEN
HOTEL METROPOLITANO

Cafes in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería
Cafetería
chao
D'Laura
Heladeria Bon

Clinics in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CENTRO MEDICO GRAN PODER DE DIOS
Clínica Villafaña Jiménez
DO #397872023
Laboratorio Clínico Rodríguez Taveras

Gas Stations in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aferme Gas
EcoPetróleo
Esso
Estación Isla
Petronan
Texaco

Banks in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASOCIACION LA NACIONAL
Banco Ademi
Banco ADOPEM
Banco AGRICOLA
Banreservas
COOPSANO
Coopsano Club

Stadiums & Teams in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

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Airports Near San Ignacio de Sabaneta

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Phaeton AirportSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Ignacio de Sabaneta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia De Las Mercedes

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
127 m (417 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 San Ignacio de Sabaneta

What is the population of San Ignacio de Sabaneta?

San Ignacio de Sabaneta has a population of 16,380 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 300.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Ignacio de Sabaneta?

San Ignacio de Sabaneta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches.

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