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Villa Riva, Dominican Republic

Duarte Province · Dominican Republic

Villa Riva is a small city in Duarte Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 5,700. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

5,700 Population 32/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
79.5 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Villa Riva

Villa Riva

Villa Riva is a town and municipality (municipio) of the Duarte Province in the Dominican Republic.

People

Population5,700
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain79.5 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population5,700
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates19.1807°, -69.9132°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceDuarte Province
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation79.5 inches (2,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villa Riva

Villa Riva is a small city in Dominican Republic (Duarte Province) with a population of 5,700. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.5 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Villa Riva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area177.5 sq mi (459.7 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates19.1807°N, 69.9132°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.5"
109% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,126 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 M6.4 104 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 73 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 149 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 124 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 102 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 106 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 76 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 94 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 89 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 54 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 44 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 57 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 55 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 119 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 145 km
Jul 30, 1997 29 km SSE of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M4.9 139 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 107 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 99 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 30 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 257 km
2024 Ernesto Category 1 283 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 56 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 157 km
2017 Irma Category 5 148 km
2017 Maria Category 3 136 km
2011 Irene Category 2 105 km
2008 Ike Category 4 228 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 297 km
2004 Frances Category 4 261 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 105 km
2000 Debby Category 1 194 km
1998 Georges Category 3 61 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 233 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 102 km
1987 Emily Category 3 151 km
1985 Kate Category 1 242 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 96 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 56 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in

Villa Riva has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Villa Riva

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chiringo
Profesor Candido Almanzar Mendez
Prof. Irma Alejandrina Sanchez
Luis Teodosio Molina
Prof. Juan Bosch
Colegio Evangelico Elsa De Salcie
Escuela Básica Rural El Indio
Escuela Básica Rural El Indio
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Radio Stations near Villa Riva

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Especial 93.5 FM baladas en español, baladas en ingles MP3
Naranjo Dulce Radio MP3 96 kbps

Gas Stations in Villa Riva

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronan
Petronan Villa Rivas
Polanco Gas

Banks in Villa Riva

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco De Reservas

Shopping Malls in Villa Riva

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grego Muebles
Plaza Jimenez

Stadiums & Teams in Villa Riva

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villa Riva

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
La Isabela International AirportJBQMedium Airport
Samaná El Catey International AirportAZSMedium Airport
San Isidro Air BaseMedium Airport
Arroyo Barril AirportSmall Airport
Boca Chica AirportSmall Airport
Consuelo Batey Anita airportSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina AirportSmall Airport
Cueva Las Maravillas AirportSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos de Sabanatosa AirportSmall Airport
Los Montones AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro De Macoris AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
29 m (95 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 Riva

What is the population of Villa Riva?

Villa Riva has a population of 5,700 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 177.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villa Riva?

Villa Riva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.5 inches.

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