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San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic

San Pedro de Macorís · Dominican Republic

San Pedro de Macorís is a large city in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic with a population of 217,899. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

217,899 Population 3,490/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About San Pedro de Macorís

San Pedro de Macorís

San Pedro de Macorís is a city and municipality (municipio) in the Dominican Republic. The capital of its eponymous province in the east region of the country, it is among the ten largest cities of the Dominican Republic. The city has approximately 217,000 inhabitants when including the whole municipality. As a provincial capital, it houses the Universidad Central del Este. San Pedro de Macorís is also well known for producing professional baseball players at an exceptionally high per capita rate.

People

Population217,899
Density3,490/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population217,899
Population Density3,490 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates18.4539°, -69.3086°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSan Pedro de Macorís
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.7 inches (1,084 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Pedro de Macorís

San Pedro de Macorís is a large city in Dominican Republic (San Pedro de Macorís) with a population of 217,899. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 42.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in San Pedro de Macorís

San Pedro de Macorís has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1105 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 20.6° / 31.2° 34.7
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 20.9° / 31.5° 52.1
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 20.7° / 32.4° 71.8
Apr 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 33.4° 60.4
May 27.9°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33.7° 77.4
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 24.5° / 34° 63.2
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 24.9° / 33.7° 104.7
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25° / 34.1° 111.4
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.7° 167.7
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24.2° / 33.2° 73.3
Nov 26.7°C / 80°F 22.1° / 32.1° 194.0
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 21.2° / 30.6° 94.1
San Pedro de Macorís has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area62.4 sq mi (161.7 km²)
Population Density3,490/sq mi
Coordinates18.4539°N, 69.3086°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 111 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 147 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 109 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 112 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 31 km
Feb 4, 2019 27 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.3 87 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 108 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 132 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 116 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 91 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 132 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 146 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 81 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 118 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 73 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 126 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 114 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 48 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 94 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 118 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 Ernesto Category 1 274 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 58 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 256 km
2017 Irma Category 5 193 km
2017 Maria Category 3 153 km
2011 Irene Category 1 149 km
2007 Dean Category 4 285 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 50 km
2000 Debby Category 1 172 km
1998 Georges Category 3 17 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 266 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 105 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 298 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 256 km
1987 Emily Category 3 136 km
1985 Kate Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 94 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 118 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 78 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in

San Pedro de Macorís has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in San Pedro de Macorís

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio San Pedro Apóstol de la Iglesia Católica College
Universidad Central del Este University

Schools in San Pedro de Macorís

48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Veterinaria
Escuela Jose Joaquin Perez
Colegio Cristo Rey
Escuela Primaria San Francisco de Asis
Escuela Primaria Juan Pablo Duarte
Escuela Básica Norge Willian Botello Fernández
Escuela Primaria Evangelina Rodríguez
Escuela Mixta Luis Arturo Bermúdez
Escuela de Formacion Laboral de las Fuerzas Armadas
Villas del Mar Internacional School
Colegio San Benito Abad
Escuela Santa Clara
Escuela Puerto Rico
Gimnasium CCR
Escuela
Escuela Batey Alemán
Escuela Básica Miguelcho
Escuela Básica Norge Willian Botello Fernández
Escuela Básica Punta de Garza
Escuela Normal Juan Vicente Moscoso
Escuela Felipe Vicini Perdomo
Centro Educativo La Punta Pescadora
Hogar Escuela Caridad Misionera
Seminario Menor San Pedro Apóstol
Escuela Veterinaria
Escuela Jose Joaquin Perez
Colegio Cristo Rey
Escuela Primaria San Francisco de Asis
Escuela Primaria Juan Pablo Duarte
Escuela Básica Norge Willian Botello Fernández
Escuela Primaria Evangelina Rodríguez
Escuela Mixta Luis Arturo Bermúdez
Escuela de Formacion Laboral de las Fuerzas Armadas
Villas del Mar Internacional School
Colegio San Benito Abad
Escuela Santa Clara
Escuela Puerto Rico
Gimnasium CCR
Escuela
Escuela Batey Alemán
Escuela Básica Miguelcho
Escuela Básica Norge Willian Botello Fernández
Escuela Básica Punta de Garza
Escuela Normal Juan Vicente Moscoso
Escuela Felipe Vicini Perdomo
Centro Educativo La Punta Pescadora
Hogar Escuela Caridad Misionera
Seminario Menor San Pedro Apóstol
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Radio Stations near San Pedro de Macorís

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ritmo Hits latino, top40 MP3 128 kbps
Radio fm103 (RD) tropical AAC+ 36 kbps
Radio Dial 670 AM (RD) bachata, merengue MP3
Nex Hits hits, pop MP3 128 kbps
Exaltación FM religioso católico MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Pedro de Macorís

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Histórico Ron Barceló

Libraries in San Pedro de Macorís

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca UCE0.0

Hotels in San Pedro de Macorís

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparta Hotel Caribe Paraíso
Apartahotel La Olas
Casa Ruso
Coop Marena Beach Resort
Costa Caribe
Fior Di Loto
Hodelpa Garden Suites Golf & Convention Center
Hotel Casa Hemingway
Hotel Casa Hemingway
Hotel Decameron (CERRADO)
Hotel Emotions by Hodelpa

Theatres in San Pedro de Macorís

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anfiteatro UCE
Fermoselle

Monuments in San Pedro de Macorís

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a San Pedro de Macorís

Veterinaries in San Pedro de Macorís

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PETHOUSE HEMINGWAY

Bus Stations in San Pedro de Macorís

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astrapu
DO #1455727075
Mini bus a la capital

Gas Stations in San Pedro de Macorís

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #1432618596
DO #32019433
DO #32019521
DO #32022716
DO #32022743
DO #32023059
DO #677164706
Eco-Petroleo
EcoPetroleo Autovia Del Este
Estacion Gasolina Isla
Estación GLP
Estación GLP
Estación GLP
Texaco
Total - El Encuentro

Banks in San Pedro de Macorís

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Popular
Banreservas
Coop Eclof

Golf Courses in San Pedro de Macorís

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf Course Los Marlins

Stadiums & Teams in San Pedro de Macorís

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Pedro de Macorís

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Casa De Campo International AirportLRMLarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Arroyo Barril AirportSmall Airport
Baigua AirportSmall Airport
Boca Chica AirportSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airportSmall Airport
Cueva Las Maravillas AirportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Cacata airportSmall Airport
La Romana Batey Lechuga AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Magdalena Cuya AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Macoris AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in San Pedro de Macorís

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Instituto Postal Dominicano
Instituto Postal Dominicano

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Pedro de Macorís

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de restauracion Yhawe-tike-nu
Catedral de San Pedro
Catedral de San Pedro
Catedral San Pedro Apóstol
Catedral San Pedro Apóstol
House the restauration
Parroquia San José Obrero
Parroquia San José Obrero
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová (Guaragüao)
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová (Guaragüao)

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
48 m (157 ft)

Around San Pedro de Macorís

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 4
Restaurants 6
Supermarkets 3
Banks 2
Parks 9
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near San Pedro de Macorís

4 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • Playa Juan Dolio
  • • Playa Juan Dolio
  • • Playa Real
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Malecón

🇩🇴 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 Pedro de Macorís

What is the population of San Pedro de Macorís?

San Pedro de Macorís has a population of 217,899 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 3,490 people per square mile, spread across 62.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Pedro de Macorís?

San Pedro de Macorís 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 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.7 inches.

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