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Santo Domingo, Colombia

Antioquia · Colombia

Santo Domingo is a small city in Antioquia, Colombia with a population of 12,394. Elevation: 6,457 ft (1,968 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,394 Population 96/sq mi density
6,457 ft Elevation 1,968 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
110.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, formerly known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population. As of 2022, the city center had a population of 1,029,110 while its metropolitan area, Greater Santo Domingo, had a population of 4,274,651. The city is coterminous with the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional (D.N.), itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province.

People

Population12,394
Density96/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain110.8 in/yr
Sunny Days138/yr
Elevation6,457 ft (1,968 m)
Population12,394
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation6,457 ft (1,968 m)
Coordinates6.4728°, -75.1655°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAntioquia
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation110.8 inches (2,814 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is a small city in Colombia (Antioquia) with a population of 12,394. The city sits at an elevation of 6,457 feet (1,968 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo has an average annual temperature of 21.1°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Nov (20.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1770 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 15.3° / 28.4° 67.6
Feb 21.5°C / 71°F 16° / 30° 70.0
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.7° / 29.9° 135.6
Apr 21.3°C / 70°F 16.5° / 28.6° 184.8
May 21.6°C / 71°F 16.9° / 28.3° 225.2
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 16.5° / 27° 189.2
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 16.4° / 26.9° 164.6
Aug 21.4°C / 70°F 16.4° / 27.9° 125.3
Sep 21.4°C / 71°F 16.7° / 28.3° 159.4
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 16.3° / 27.3° 197.5
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 15.8° / 26.2° 159.2
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15.6° / 26.7° 91.9
Santo Domingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,457 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Colombia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,457 ft (1,968 m)
Area129.6 sq mi (335.5 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates6.4728°N, 75.1655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.8"
192% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.45"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 149 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 149 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 124 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 124 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 140 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 114 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 146 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 92 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 107 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 117 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 96 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 133 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 75 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 137 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 108 km
Sep 14, 2016 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.9 146 km
Aug 25, 2013 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia M4.8 138 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 78 km
May 13, 2009 10 km WSW of Dabeiba, Colombia M4.8 143 km
Oct 31, 1995 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia M4.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 154 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 177 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 12.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in
August 70°F (21°C) 11.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 11.9 in
October 69°F (20°C) 13.9 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 10.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Coldest

Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in December to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 110.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (4.5").

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Schools in Santo Domingo

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Educativo Rur San Pedro
Centro Educativo Rur Las Animas
Centro Educativo Rur Las Playas
Centro Educativo Rur El Rosario
Centro Educativo Rur Sta Gertrudis
Centro Educativo Rural María Jesús Castrillón
Escuela Rur La Eme
Centro Educativo Rur El Rayo
Centro Educativo Rur San Javier
Centro Educativo Rur Montebello
Centro Educativo Rur Piedras Blancas
Centro Educativo Rur Arenales
Centro Educativo Rur Pradera
Centro Educativo Rur Jorge Eliecer Gaitan
Centro Educativo Rur Aguas Claras
Centro Educativo Rur La Cejita
Colegio Tecnico Tomas Carrasquilla
Escuela Rur Primavera
Centro Educativo Rur La Solita
Centro Educativo Rural Sofia
Escuela Rur Cubiletes
Centro Educativo Rur Dolores
Centro Educativo Rur Mons Gerardo Valencia Cano
Centro Educativo Rur El Chuscal
Escuela Rur El Combo
Centro Educativo Rur El Saltillo
Colegio Monseñor Alfonso Uribe Jaramillosanto Domingo
Institución Educativa Pedro Pablo Castrillón
Escuela Rur Piedras Gordas
Escuela Rur La Comba
Colegio Botero
Colegio Porcecito
Escuela Rur Vainillal
Escuela Rur Las Beatrices
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Radio Stations near Santo Domingo

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ochentera Medellin Colombia AAC+ 64 kbps
La X Medellín 103.9 FM dance, electro AAC+ 64 kbps
Radioacktiva (Medellín) - 102.3 FM - PRISA Radio - Medellín, Colombia 102.3 fm, classic rock AAC+ 64 kbps
Dosis Electrónica Radio dance, electronic MP3
La voz de mi tierrita 94.1 FM campesino, identidad MP3 64 kbps
Cerros Estéreo 107.4 Fm baladas en español, crossover AAC
Radio Bolivariana AM 1110 kHz bolero, clasica MP3 48 kbps
123vallenato AAC+ 28 kbps
Celeste Estéreo 105.4 FM baladas en español, crossover AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Tiempo Medellín clásica romántica AAC+ 64 kbps
Veracruz stereo 2000s, 70s AAC 256 kbps
Ambiente Stereo 88.4 FM biblia, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
Ambiente stereo 88.5 FM entretenimiento, música variada MP3 128 kbps
Romántica Radio Digital MP3 128 kbps
JuanKiss Radio classic rock, metal ballads AAC+ 144 kbps
Telemedellín Radio MP3 320 kbps
Radio Tiempo romantic pop AAC+ 64 kbps
MaximusRockFM alternative rock, metal MP3 128 kbps
radio ipuc cristiana, pentecostal MP3 320 kbps
La Voz De Amagá 105.4 FM crossover, local radio AAC

Museums in Santo Domingo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo cementerio san pablo

Libraries in Santo Domingo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura Luis Lòpez de Mesa0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Alto De Cisneros La Quiebra
Plaza de Mercado Abelardo Valencia

Hotels in Santo Domingo

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje Rancho Grande
Hostería Lagos de Porce

Restaurants in Santo Domingo

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El llanerito
Estadero-punto aparte
Punto Aparte
Rancho Grande
Rancho Grande

Bus Stations in Santo Domingo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coopetransa

Gas Stations in Santo Domingo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CO #1090821481

Airports Near Santo Domingo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Córdova International AirportMDELarge Airport
Enrique Olaya Herrera AirportEOHMedium Airport
Airport Hacienda NápolesSmall Airport
Amalfi AirportAFISmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia AirportSmall Airport
Otu AirportOTUSmall Airport
Puerto Nare AirportNARSmall Airport
Puerto Perales AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Ae AirportSmall Airport
Remedios C AirportSmall Airport
Sopetran AirportSmall Airport
Velásquez AirportPYASmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
2,058 m (6,752 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santo Domingo

What is the population of Santo Domingo?

Santo Domingo has a population of 12,394 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 129.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo?

Santo Domingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.8 inches.

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