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Tamboril, Dominican Republic

Santiago Province · Dominican Republic

Tamboril is a small city in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 23,304. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,304 Population 649/sq mi density
873 ft Elevation 266 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.2 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Tamboril

Tamboril is a municipality (municipio) of the Santiago province in the Dominican Republic. Tamboril is situated in the northeast part of the province, at the foot of the Cordillera Septentrional mountains, at 230 meters above sea level. The municipality has an area of 71.4 km2; it borders Puerto Plata Province (North), Licey (South), Espaillat Province (East), and Santiago (West).

People

Population23,304
Density649/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Population23,304
Population Density649 / sq mi
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Coordinates19.4854°, -70.6110°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSantiago Province
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation51.2 inches (1,301 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tamboril

Tamboril is a small city in Dominican Republic (Santiago Province) with a population of 23,304. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Tamboril

Tamboril has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 182.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 91.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 153.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 154.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 153.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 69.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 101.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 129.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 218.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 206.3
Tamboril has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²)
Population Density649/sq mi
Coordinates19.4854°N, 70.6110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

316 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 33 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 41 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 45 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 49 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 132 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 121 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 94 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 74 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 56 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 149 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 72 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 79 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 34 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 145 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 114 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 50 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 94 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 35 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 35 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 47 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 Oscar Category 1 213 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 96 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 77 km
2017 Irma Category 5 137 km
2017 Maria Category 3 159 km
2011 Irene Category 3 100 km
2008 Ike Category 4 184 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 271 km
2004 Frances Category 4 250 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 186 km
2000 Debby Category 1 263 km
1998 Georges Category 3 79 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 248 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 135 km
1987 Emily Category 3 108 km
1985 Kate Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 117 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Tamboril has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Tamboril

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Politécnico Braulio Paulino - - - -
Holy Trinity School - - - -
Escuela Felebrinda - - - -
Escuela Sergio A. Hernández - - - -
Instituto Iberia - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tamboril

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Bachata bachata, latin MP3 128 kbps
Suave 107.3 FM baladas en español, música romántica MP3
Salsa 92.7 FM - AAC
Tropical 100 Mix bachata, latin MP3
Disco 89 88.9 FM baladas en español, music MP3 128 kbps
Trespatines Radio - MP3 64 kbps
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino MP3
Monumental 100.3 FM dominican republic, republica dominicana MP3 128 kbps
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio - MP3 96 kbps
WXM ONE RADIO - AAC+ 128 kbps
WXM ON RADIO - AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Tamboril

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Del Arte
Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal
Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes
Iglesia Embrujo I
La Vega Vieja
Museo 26 de Julio
Museo Folklorico Don Tomas Morel
Museo Ramón Cáceres
Palacio Consistorial

Libraries in Tamboril

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Amantes De La Luz0.0
Biblioteca Central Profesor Juan Bosch0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Tamboril

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Sirena
Plaza Denny's
Plaza Merca Pekin
Plaza Sunrise

Hotels in Tamboril

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Camp David Ranch
Chronos Aparta Hotel

Cafes in Tamboril

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

D'Luigui Cafeteria

Gas Stations in Tamboril

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Combustibles Total Tamboril
Estacion De Gas Cosigas Tamboril
Estacion de Gasolina Canca
Estación Isla tamboril
Pauli Gas
Shell
Sol Gas
Texaco
Texaco
TotalEnergies

Banks in Tamboril

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asociación Cibao de Ahorros y Préstamos
Cooperativa La Altagracia Tamboril

Gyms in Tamboril

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Action Fitness Center

Stadiums & Teams in Tamboril

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tamboril

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza Field-Small Airport
Piloto Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De La Maguana Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Tamboril

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amadita
Centro de Vacunación Clínica Corominas
Clínica ProFamilia
fabiola uñas.
Jesús Abreu Body Maker
Jesús Abreu Cirugía Plástica
Laboratorio Micologico
Oftalmolaser
Patria Rivas
Red Oncológica Dominicana Integral

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamboril

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
capilla Los Marcano
Capilla Santa Ana
Capilla Santa Ana
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Iglesia Misionera Cristiana
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Santuario San Rafael Arcangel

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
266 m (873 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 Tamboril

What is the population of Tamboril?

Tamboril has a population of 23,304 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 649 people per square mile, spread across 35.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tamboril?

Tamboril has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches.

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