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Tamayo, Dominican Republic

Baoruco Province · Dominican Republic

Tamayo is a small city in Baoruco Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 6,429. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

6,429 Population 20/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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People

Population6,429
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population6,429
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates18.3947°, -71.2029°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceBaoruco Province
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tamayo

Tamayo is a small city in Dominican Republic (Baoruco Province) with a population of 6,429. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Tamayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area314.0 sq mi (813.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates18.3947°N, 71.2029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 144 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 75 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 138 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 89 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 133 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 92 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 138 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 21 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 75 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 108 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 18 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 101 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 106 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 134 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 107 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 77 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 103 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 137 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 146 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 9 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 Beryl Category 4 274 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 217 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 167 km
2017 Irma Category 5 270 km
2017 Maria Category 3 291 km
2011 Irene Category 1 232 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 138 km
2007 Dean Category 5 252 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 230 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 237 km
2001 Iris Category 1 197 km
1998 Georges Category 3 60 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 261 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 196 km
1987 Emily Category 3 24 km
1980 Allen Category 5 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 141 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 116 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in
October 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in

Tamayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Tamayo

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mauricio Baez
Mauricio Baez
Mauricio Baez
Escuela Básica Apolinar Perdomo
Liceo María Antonia Gómez
Escuela Secundaria Profesor Juan Emilio Bosch Gaviño
Escuela Primaria Arelis Magdalena Montero Arias
Escuela Lidia María Beltré
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Radio Stations near Tamayo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Palma 90.7 FM merengue 80s 90s, salsa 80s 90s MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Tamayo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Tamayo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Del Valle

Gas Stations in Tamayo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EcoPetróleo

Banks in Tamayo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banreservas

Stadiums & Teams in Tamayo

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Airports Near Tamayo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cabo Rojo AirportCBJMedium Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Azua AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Juancho Enriquillo AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
176 m (577 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 Tamayo

What is the population of Tamayo?

Tamayo has a population of 6,429 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 314.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tamayo?

Tamayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

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