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Santo Domingo, Cuba

Villa Clara Province · Cuba

Santo Domingo is a mid-size city in Villa Clara Province, Cuba with a population of 45,476. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

45,476 Population 107/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
58.0 in Annual Rain
America / Havana 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

Population45,476
Density107/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population45,476
Population Density107 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates22.5868°, -80.2426°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceVilla Clara Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation58.0 inches (1,472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is a mid-size city in Cuba (Villa Clara Province) with a population of 45,476. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Climate in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 13.4° / 31.9° 18.7
Feb 24°C / 75°F 15.2° / 33° 40.4
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.2° 43.0
Apr 27°C / 81°F 18.9° / 36.9° 55.6
May 27.5°C / 81°F 21.2° / 36.3° 210.8
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.5° 336.9
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.5° / 33.2° 142.2
Aug 28°C / 82°F 23.9° / 33.8° 168.7
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 23° / 33.8° 176.3
Oct 26.5°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.6° 141.0
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.8° 75.9
Dec 23°C / 73°F 15.9° / 30.1° 39.5
Santo Domingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Cuba avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area426.4 sq mi (1,104.4 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates22.5868°N, 80.2426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 30, 2017.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 83 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 84 km
Jul 30, 2017 17 km NE of Matanzas, Cuba M4.4 138 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 87 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 83 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 75 km
Jan 21, 2015 45 km SW of Jagüey Grande, Cuba M4.1 128 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 82 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 76 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 209 km
2021 Ida Category 1 254 km
2017 Irma Category 5 57 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 245 km
2008 Ike Category 2 120 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 72 km
2005 Rita Category 2 124 km
2004 Charley Category 3 224 km
2002 Lili Category 2 243 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 286 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 13 km
1999 Irene Category 1 241 km
1998 Georges Category 2 87 km
1996 Lili Category 2 27 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 268 km
1985 Kate Category 2 13 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 203 km
1980 Allen Category 5 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest

Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Santo Domingo

Institution Type Founded Website
FIlial Universitaria University
Sede Universitaria Municipal Lajas College

Schools in Santo Domingo

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria David Diaz Guadarrama
Seminternado Hely Perez Silva
ESBU Lázaro Duarte Duarte
IPU Carlos Chesalle
Escuela Primaria Jaime Hugo Vilella
ESBU Pedro Julio Marcelo
Tecnológico Martín Torres
Félix Álvarez Soto
Escuela Primaria René Fraga Moreno
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Radio Stations near Santo Domingo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Santo Domingo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura
Casino Español
Museo
Museo Municipal
Museo municipal Joaquín Día-Marrero Torres
Museo Municipal Santo Domingo

Libraries in Santo Domingo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejo Campentier0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Raúl Aparicio Nogales0.0
Bliblioteca Ramón Balboa0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cuentapropistas (Candonga)
El Disloque
La cadena
La Plaza
Mercadito Cartagena
Mercado 8 de Octubre
Mercado agropecuario
Pista José Martí
Plaza 26 de Julio
Plaza La Rivera

Restaurants in Santo Domingo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Primavera

Cafes in Santo Domingo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Criollo

Cinemas in Santo Domingo

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apolo
Cine Granma

Theatres in Santo Domingo

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pedro Julio Marcelo
Teatro

Clinics in Santo Domingo

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Ceiba
Policlínico Manacas
Policlínico Manuel «Piti» Fajardo

Train Stations in Santo Domingo

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cervecería
Estación de Ferrocarriles Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo (Vieja)

Bus Stations in Santo Domingo

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal
Terminal de Ómnibus

Gas Stations in Santo Domingo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Servicentro El Cacique
Servicentro George Washington
Servicentro Santo Domingo

Banks in Santo Domingo

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Crédito y Comercio
Banco Popular de Ahorro
Banco Popular de Ahorro

Breweries in Santo Domingo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Dispensada

Stadiums & Teams in Santo Domingo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santo Domingo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
Colón AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Las Nuevas Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Arabos Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Martí Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Nueva Industria Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
Tranqueras Agricultural AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santo Domingo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oficina de Correos

Treatment Centers in Santo Domingo

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación
Fisoterapia
Sala de Fisioterapia y Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Domingo

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Caney
Caney Puerto Escondido
Capilla
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Casa del Alfarero Internacional
Iglesia Evangélica Los Pinos Nuevos
Iglesia Pentecostal
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

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

Timezone
America/Havana
Elevation
51 m (167 ft)

🇨🇺 About Cuba

Capital Havana
Population 11,338,138
Area 110,860 km²
GDP (USD) $107,352,000,000
GDP per capita $9,605
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 71.3%
Urban population 77.1%
Currency CUP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +53
TLD .cu
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Cuba

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 Triumph of the Revolution Triunfo de la Revolución
Jan 2 Victory of Fidel Castro Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día de los trabajadores
Jul 25 Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Jul 26 Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Día de la Rebeldía Nacional
Jul 27 Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Oct 10 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
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 45,476 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 426.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo?

Santo Domingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches.

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