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Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic

San Cristóbal · Dominican Republic

Villa Altagracia is a mid-size city in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic with a population of 40,027. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,027 Population 206/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
72.5 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Villa Altagracia

Villa Altagracia is a municipality (municipio) of the San Cristóbal province in the Dominican Republic. Within the municipality there are three municipal districts : La Cuchilla, Medina and San José del Puerto.

People

Population40,027
Density206/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain72.5 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population40,027
Population Density206 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates18.6730°, -70.1710°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceSan Cristóbal
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation72.5 inches (1,842 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villa Altagracia

Villa Altagracia is a mid-size city in Dominican Republic (San Cristóbal) with a population of 40,027. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Villa Altagracia

Villa Altagracia has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1083 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 30.3° 27.0
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 20° / 30.9° 52.9
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 19.7° / 32° 46.8
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 20.8° / 32.6° 68.4
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23° / 32.9° 61.0
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 33.2° 72.4
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 24.1° / 33.5° 121.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33.6° 116.8
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 24.2° / 33.5° 141.2
Oct 27.5°C / 81°F 23.3° / 33.1° 67.9
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 21° / 31.8° 199.7
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.2° 107.6
Villa Altagracia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area194.0 sq mi (502.5 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates18.6730°N, 70.1710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.5"
91% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

732 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 134 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 118 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 87 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 142 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 144 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 44 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 32 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 84 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 39 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 113 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 28 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 113 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 97 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 83 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 30 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 24 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 132 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 121 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 77 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 69 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
2022 Fiona Category 3 113 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 174 km
2017 Irma Category 5 209 km
2017 Maria Category 3 198 km
2011 Irene Category 2 166 km
2008 Ike Category 4 281 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 242 km
2007 Dean Category 4 297 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 124 km
2001 Iris Category 1 292 km
2000 Debby Category 1 236 km
1998 Georges Category 3 4 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 294 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 162 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 270 km
1987 Emily Category 3 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 1,790 139 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 116 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 145 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
April 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in

Villa Altagracia has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Villa Altagracia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Ercilia Pepin
Escuela Felicia Cuesta Díaz
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Radio Stations near Villa Altagracia

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Primera 88.1 primera 88.1 MP3
Top Merengue Radio merengue AAC+ 128 kbps
710 AM Radio Nacional Cristiana (RD) cristiana MP3
Top Balada Radio baladas, boleros AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Salsa Radio salsa AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Bachata Radio MP3 128 kbps
Ritmo 96.5 FM pop latino, pop music MP3
Latina 104 merengue, merengue bachata MP3 128 kbps
CDN Radio baseball, beisbol MP3 56 kbps
wao89.1 MP3
La Rocka 91.7 adult contemporary, alternative MP3 96 kbps
Top Cristiano Radio cristiano AAC+ 128 kbps
Top Urbano hip hop, latino urbano AAC+ 128 kbps
Platino Radio bachata, merengue MP3 128 kbps
570 AM Radio Crystal religious MP3
La Voz del Pacoredo news MP3
Los 40 República Dominicana MP3
Radio Santa Maria MP3 60 kbps
Ser Mejor Radio upbeat MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cimarrona community radio, local music MP3 128 kbps
Miss 104 FM baladas en español, musica romantica AAC+ 128 kbps
Turbo 98.3 FM MP3
Tesoro FM bachata 70 & 80 varios, bachatas MP3

Libraries in Villa Altagracia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Maimon0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Cambita Garabitos0.0
Bliblioteca Emilio Rodríguez Demorizi0.0
Flashpack Storage Solutions0.0
Librería Cuesta0.0
Librería Cuesta0.0
Librería Cuesta0.0

Farmers Markets in Villa Altagracia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
FERQUIDO
INESPRE
INESPRE
INESPRE
INESPRE
Merca Santo Domingo
Mercado Cristo Rey
Mercado Público de Maimón
Parador Ejecutivo
Parador Ejecutivo
Plaza Caina
Plaza Isabel
Plaza Isabel Aguiar
Plaza Lama
Plaza Pony

Hotels in Villa Altagracia

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Villa Verde

Cafes in Villa Altagracia

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Bar
Cafe Correa
D'Ruth Cafeteria
La Gomera

Clinics in Villa Altagracia

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Medico Dr. Guzman J.
Clinica Dr. D'Oleo
Dispensario Medico Paraoquial

Dentists in Villa Altagracia

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Dental
Consultorio Dental
Oral Clinica Dental

Gas Stations in Villa Altagracia

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #412464860
DO #412483785
Esso
Metro Gas
Propa Gas
Texaco

Banks in Villa Altagracia

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABONAP
Banco Ademi
Banco Solidaria
Banreservas
Scotiabank

Breweries in Villa Altagracia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Proost Dominicana - Tap Room
Cervecería Proost Dominicana - Tap Room
Cervecería Proost Dominicana - Tap Room

Stadiums & Teams in Villa Altagracia

TeamLeagueDivision
Club Los Cachorros
Estadio Quisqueya

Airports Near Villa Altagracia

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Las Américas International AirportSDQLarge Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Arroyo Barril AirportSmall Airport
Azua AirportSmall Airport
Boca Chica AirportSmall Airport
Constanza - Expedición 14 de Junio National AirportCOZSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Villa Altagracia

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Instituto Postal Dom
Instituto Postal Dominicano

Treatment Centers in Villa Altagracia

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Caribean plástic surgeriern
CENTRIMED Centro de Investigaciones Médicas
Centro Cardiologico Digital 3D
Centro Médico Herrera
Centro Quirurgico Dr. Jose Calderon
Cliderm
Clínica Dermatologica De Herrera
clínica nuevo amanecer
Clinica Oftalmologica de Santo Domingo
corominas pepin
Cruz Jiminian
Dermachange Clinica
escudea centro de vacunación
Isa Grupo Dermatológico
Laboratorio Clinico Lidamer
MedPediátrica
Patronato Nacional de Ciegos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villa Altagracia

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Buenas Nuevas
Iglesia de Dios Cent
Iglesia De Dios Luz y Uncion
Iglesia Evangelica
Iglesia pentecostal
Iglesia Pentecostal Arc
Iglesia Tabernacul Evangelistico
Salón Del Reino De Los Testigos De Jehova

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
178 m (584 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 Villa Altagracia

What is the population of Villa Altagracia?

Villa Altagracia has a population of 40,027 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 194.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villa Altagracia?

Villa Altagracia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.5 inches.

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