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Tenares, Dominican Republic

Hermanas Mirabal · Dominican Republic

Tenares is a small city in Hermanas Mirabal, Dominican Republic with a population of 7,390. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,390 Population 84/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
59.7 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Tenares

Tenares is a town in the Hermanas Mirabal province of the Dominican Republic.

People

Population7,390
Density84/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain59.7 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population7,390
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates19.3744°, -70.3509°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceHermanas Mirabal
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation59.7 inches (1,517 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tenares

Tenares is a small city in Dominican Republic (Hermanas Mirabal) with a population of 7,390. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Tenares has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area88.0 sq mi (227.9 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates19.3744°N, 70.3509°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 10, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 56 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 39 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 62 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 74 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 117 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 105 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 125 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 83 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 34 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 55 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 54 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 60 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 101 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 20 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 51 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 56 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 63 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 124 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 132 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 1 227 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 82 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 106 km
2017 Irma Category 5 143 km
2017 Maria Category 3 151 km
2011 Irene Category 3 104 km
2008 Ike Category 4 203 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 278 km
2004 Frances Category 4 254 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 156 km
2000 Debby Category 1 236 km
1998 Georges Category 3 77 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 246 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 120 km
1987 Emily Category 3 128 km
1985 Kate Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,790 142 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 90 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in

Tenares has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Tenares

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Porquero - - - -
Escuela Piedra Dura - - - -
Escuela Paso Hondo - - - -
ESCUELA LOS CACAOS - - - -
Escuela La Yaguiza - - - -
Las Caobas - - - -
Porquero Abajo - - - -
Escuela Merida Delgado - - - -
Monseñor Francisco Panal - - - -
Liceo María Dolores Zeno - - - -
Escuela Primaria Los Algodones - - - -
Liceo Eugenio Ma. de Hostos - - - -
Salustio Morillo - - - -
Liceo Regino Camilo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tenares

9 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
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

Museums in Tenares

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antiguo Museo de La Vega
Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal
La Vega Vieja
Museo 26 de Julio
Museo del deporte
Museo Ramón Cáceres
Museo Sacro

Libraries in Tenares

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Krc Print Center0.0
Librería Mora0.0

Farmers Markets in Tenares

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bodega
MERCADO NUEVO
Mercado Publico Municipal
Plaza Mora
Plaza Sunrise

Gas Stations in Tenares

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

COOPEGAS (GLP)
Gas Tenares
Isla Conuco
JAVIER GAS (GLP)
Shell
Texaco
Total

Banks in Tenares

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco BHD
Banco De Reservas
Banco Popular

Shopping Malls in Tenares

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FERRETERIA DOBLE AA

Breweries in Tenares

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Vegana

Stadiums & Teams in Tenares

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tenares

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina Airport-Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport-Small Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza Field-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tenares

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Pedro
Capilla San Rafael
Funeraria Municipal
Iglesia San Antoino

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
229 m (751 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 Tenares

What is the population of Tenares?

Tenares has a population of 7,390 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 88.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tenares?

Tenares has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.7 inches.

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