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Santa Cruz de El Seibo, Dominican Republic

El Seíbo · Dominican Republic

Santa Cruz de El Seibo is a small city in El Seíbo, Dominican Republic with a population of 23,547. Elevation: 299 ft (91 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,547 Population 78/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
56.4 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Santa Cruz de El Seibo

Santa Cruz de El Seibo

Santa Cruz del Seibo or El Seibo, is a city and municipality in the El Seibo Province of the Dominican Republic, located in the eastern part of the country.

People

Population23,547
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain56.4 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Population23,547
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Coordinates18.7648°, -69.0399°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceEl Seíbo
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation56.4 inches (1,433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz de El Seibo

Santa Cruz de El Seibo is a small city in Dominican Republic (El Seíbo) with a population of 23,547. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

Santa Cruz de El Seibo has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.6°C), the coldest is Feb (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1549 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 23.1° / 28.5° 69.9
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 23.1° / 28.8° 69.5
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 23° / 29.2° 59.9
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 23.3° / 29.9° 79.5
May 27.3°C / 81°F 24.8° / 30.6° 137.6
Jun 28°C / 82°F 26° / 30.6° 89.9
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.3° 135.5
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 26.6° / 31.1° 135.1
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 26.4° / 31.7° 314.5
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 25.9° / 31.1° 100.4
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 24.8° / 30° 249.1
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 23.9° / 29° 108.5
Santa Cruz de El Seibo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area301.6 sq mi (781.0 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates18.7648°N, 69.0399°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5,143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 30, 2025.

Feb 25, 2025 102 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.9 126 km
May 28, 2014 45 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.8 108 km
Jun 24, 2025 77 km NNE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.7 110 km
Aug 5, 2025 38 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.7 101 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 148 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 M5.3 141 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 36 km
Feb 26, 2013 Mona Passage M5.1 125 km
Mar 21, 2003 61 km SE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 139 km
Apr 18, 2010 28 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.1 89 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 135 km
Jun 14, 2021 31 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 92 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 137 km
Mar 16, 2011 71 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic M5.0 122 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 16 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 134 km
Jan 19, 2012 38 km SSW of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 84 km
Mar 4, 2009 11 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic M5.0 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ernesto Category 1 231 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 15 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 259 km
2017 Irma Category 5 148 km
2017 Maria Category 4 109 km
2011 Irene Category 1 106 km
2010 Earl Category 4 287 km
2008 Ike Category 4 288 km
2004 Frances Category 4 276 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 6 km
2000 Debby Category 1 128 km
1998 Georges Category 3 59 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 221 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 60 km
1995 Marilyn Category 3 281 km
1989 Hugo Category 3 257 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 286 km
1987 Emily Category 3 179 km
1985 Kate Category 1 261 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 54 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 95 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in

Santa Cruz de El Seibo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Básica Rural Batey El Prado
Escuela Manuela Díez Jiménez
Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Liceo Sergio Augusto Beras
Politénico Prof. Juan Emilio Bosch Gaviño
Politécnico Fe y Alegría
Escuela Básica Severina Cerda de Mota
Escuela Kilómetro 8
Escuela Basica Santa Lucia
Escuela Basica Rural Guazabal
Escuela Básica Gregorio Altagracia Medina
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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de El Seibo

6 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
Estrella 92.3 FM bachata, entretenimiento AAC 64 kbps

Hotels in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Santa Cruz

Monuments in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a la Batalla de Palo Hincado
Monumento a la Cruz

Clinics in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Atención Primaria

Bus Stations in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Seibo- La Romana
Seibo - Hato Mayor

Gas Stations in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronan
Shell
Total

Banks in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Agrícola
BanReservas
La Nacional
Popular

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Cruz de El Seibo

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Casa De Campo International AirportLRMLarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
Punta Cana International AirportPUJLarge Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium 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 Santa Cruz de El Seibo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz de El Seibo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia La Reforma

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
219 m (719 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 Santa Cruz de El Seibo

What is the population of Santa Cruz de El Seibo?

Santa Cruz de El Seibo has a population of 23,547 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 301.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de El Seibo?

Santa Cruz de El Seibo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.4 inches.

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