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Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico
Peñuelas · Puerto Rico
Santo Domingo is a small town in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico with a population of 3,633. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 3,633 |
| Population Density | 1,651 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0633°, -66.7524° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Peñuelas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is a small town in Puerto Rico (Peñuelas) with a population of 3,633. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0633°N, 66.7524°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 85 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 13 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in |
Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Santo Domingo
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Felipe Quiñones | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Macana | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Macaná | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mogote | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Quebrada Honda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Segunda Unidad de Pasto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Sierra Baja | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Jagua Pasto Número Uno | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Josefa Vélez Bauzá (Superior Urbana) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ramón Pérez Purcell | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Francisco Castellar García | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Segunda Unidad Gloria María Borrero Oliveras | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santo Domingo
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| Salseo Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM | christian, christmas music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Santo Domingo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa de la Historia Ramón Rivera García "Bonyé" | ||||
| Casa de la Masacre de Ponce | ||||
| Centro Ceremonial Indígena de Tibes | ||||
| Museo Amaury Veray Torregrosa | ||||
| Museo Casa del Pueblo | ||||
| Museo de Arqueología, Historia y Epigrafía de Guayanilla | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de la masacre de Ponce | ||||
| Museo de Lares | ||||
| Museo de Tibes | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Museo Francisco Pancho Coimbre | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado | ||||
| Parque de Bombas |
Libraries in Santo Domingo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Adelina Coppin Alvarado | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Encarnación Valdés | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Guayanilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal e Infantil Mariana Suárez de Longo | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje | 0.0 | |||||
| Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Ponce Campus Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santo Domingo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | |||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande | |||||
| Mercado Agrcola Natural de Ponce | 34 Calle Aurora | 03/21/2015 to 12/12/2015 | Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Plaza de Mercado Reina Isabel II | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado |
Restaurants in Santo Domingo
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santo Domingo
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santo Domingo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Santo Domingo
2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| CEMEX DE PUERTO RICO INC | PR-10 | PONCE |
| ECOELECTRICA - COGENERATION PLANT AND LNG TERMINAL | PR-337 KM 3.7 | PENUELAS |
Airports Near Santo Domingo
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has a population of 3,633 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1,651 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.