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San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
San Juan Province · Dominican Republic
San Juan de la Maguana is a mid-size city in San Juan Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 72,950. Elevation: 1,332 ft (406 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan de la Maguana
San Juan de la Maguana is a city and municipality in the western region of the Dominican Republic and capital of the San Juan province. It was one of the first cities established on the island; founded in 1503, and was given the name of San Juan de la Maguana by San Juan Bautista and the Taino name of the valley: Maguana. The term Maguana means "the first stone, the unique stone".
People
Climate
| Population | 72,950 |
| Population Density | 242 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.8064°, -71.2263° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | San Juan Province |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.1 inches (994 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan de la Maguana
San Juan de la Maguana is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (San Juan Province) with a population of 72,950. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet (406 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in San Juan de la Maguana
San Juan de la Maguana has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 934 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 301.5 sq mi (780.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8064°N, 71.2263°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 147 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 143 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 118 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in |
San Juan de la Maguana has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.5").
Colleges & Universities in San Juan de la Maguana
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Universitario UASD | University | — | — |
| UASD San Juan | University | — | — |
Schools in San Juan de la Maguana
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Formación de Maestros Urania Montás | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Monseñor Thomas F. Reilly | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo Secundario Pedro Henríquez Ureña | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio P. Guido Guildea | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sector Sureste | — | — | — | — |
| Escuelas Francisco del Rosario Sánchez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mercedes Consuelo Matos | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in San Juan de la Maguana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de San Juan |
Cafes in San Juan de la Maguana
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Juan de la Maguana
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Juan de la Maguana
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Juan de la Maguana
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Juan de la Maguana
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan de la Maguana
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Juan de la Maguana
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Juan de la Maguana
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cibao International Airport | STI | Large Airport |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | Medium Airport |
| Azua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National Airport | COZ | Small Airport |
| Ouanaminthe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Juan De La Maguana Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan de la Maguana
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral San Juan Bautista | |
| Iglesia Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia de Dios "A Dios Sea la Gloria" | |
| Iglesia el Nazareno | |
| Iglesia Menonita de San Juan |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near San Juan de la Maguana
2 places within 15 km
- • Piedra de Anacaona
- • Loma Jayaco
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Public Holidays in Dominican Republic
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Juan de la Maguana?
San Juan de la Maguana has a population of 72,950 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 242 people per square mile, spread across 301.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan de la Maguana?
San Juan de la Maguana has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches.