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Villa Jaragua, Dominican Republic
Baoruco Province · Dominican Republic
Villa Jaragua is a small city in Baoruco Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 9,248. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
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About Villa Jaragua
Villa Jaragua is a town and a municipality in the Bahoruco province of the Dominican Republic, close to the Lake Enriquillo.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,248 |
| Population Density | 156 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4908°, -71.4838° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | Baoruco Province |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.9 inches (581 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Villa Jaragua
Villa Jaragua is a small city in Dominican Republic (Baoruco Province) with a population of 9,248. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 59.3 sq mi (153.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4908°N, 71.4838°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 111 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 86 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Villa Jaragua has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Villa Jaragua
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Educativo Marie Possepin | — | — | — | — |
| Liceo de Artes de Villa Jaragua | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Francisco Henríquez y Carvajal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Anacaona | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Villa Jaragua
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma 90.7 FM | merengue 80s 90s, salsa 80s 90s | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Villa Jaragua
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Postrer Río |
Monuments in Villa Jaragua
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Villa Jaragua
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Villa Jaragua
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Villa Jaragua
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Villa Jaragua
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Rojo Airport | CBJ | Medium Airport |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | Medium Airport |
| Hinche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Juancho Enriquillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Juan De La Maguana Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Villa Jaragua
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Apostólica y Misionera Inc. |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Dominican Republic
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Villa Jaragua?
Villa Jaragua has a population of 9,248 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 156 people per square mile, spread across 59.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Villa Jaragua?
Villa Jaragua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches.