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Yamasá, Dominican Republic

Monte Plata Province · Dominican Republic

Yamasá is a small city in Monte Plata Province, Dominican Republic with a population of 11,595. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

11,595 Population 55/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
83.4 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Yamasá

Yamasá

Yamasá is a municipality (municipio) of the Monte Plata province in the Dominican Republic. It includes the municipal district of Los Botados.
Yamasa is north of the capital city of Santo Domingo. The Rio Ozama, one of Dominican Republic's longest rivers, passes through Yamasa.

People

Population11,595
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain83.4 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population11,595
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates18.7732°, -70.0258°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvinceMonte Plata Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation83.4 inches (2,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yamasá

Yamasá is a small city in Dominican Republic (Monte Plata Province) with a population of 11,595. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Climate in Yamasá

Yamasá has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 979 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 17.6° / 32.5° 31.4
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 17.7° / 33.2° 68.2
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 17.7° / 34.6° 47.8
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 18.5° / 35.6° 58.6
May 27.4°C / 81°F 21.2° / 36.1° 62.7
Jun 28°C / 82°F 22.5° / 36.1° 61.3
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 35.6° 95.8
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 23° / 36.1° 83.6
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 36.3° 126.3
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 21.5° / 35.4° 59.2
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 19.5° / 33.4° 165.9
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.7° / 31.8° 118.8
Yamasá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area209.5 sq mi (542.6 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates18.7732°N, 70.0258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.4"
120% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,026 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 M6.4 131 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 110 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 105 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 144 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 136 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 61 km
Aug 19, 1993 11 km SSW of El Cacao, Dominican Republic M5.3 50 km
Oct 11, 1990 11 km ESE of El Puerto, Dominican Republic M5.3 69 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 56 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 132 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 33 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 131 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 86 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 31 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 35 km
Feb 1, 2023 33 km S of Matanzas, Dominican Republic M5.0 99 km
Feb 14, 2009 11 km NNE of Guaymate, Dominican Republic M5.0 117 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 60 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 133 km
Oct 29, 2017 8 km SSE of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M4.9 59 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 1 298 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 94 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 176 km
2017 Irma Category 5 192 km
2017 Maria Category 3 180 km
2011 Irene Category 2 151 km
2008 Ike Category 4 271 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 261 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 108 km
2000 Debby Category 1 218 km
1998 Georges Category 3 20 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 276 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 143 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 287 km
1987 Emily Category 3 115 km
1985 Kate Category 1 289 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 1,790 120 km
1946 NORTHEASTERN COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 75 98 km
1989 PUERTO RICO Earthquake 0.1 m 128 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
March 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in

Yamasá has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Yamasá

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Otilio Nuñez
Escuela Pantoita
Escuela Christina Elena Cruz
Escuela Francisco Antonio Rosario
Escuela Fray Pedro Cordoba
Escuela Maria Petronila Rojas
Escuela Politecnico Sor Susana Daly
Escuela Salome Ureña
Escuela San Antonio
Escuela Virginia Fidelina Mata
Escuela Isabel De Leon
Escuela Isabel Martinez
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Radio Stations near Yamasá

24 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
Canal 105.1 FM entretenimiento, latino 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
Radio Santa Maria MP3 60 kbps
La Voz del Pacoredo news MP3
Ser Mejor Radio upbeat MP3 128 kbps
570 AM Radio Crystal religious MP3
Platino Radio bachata, merengue 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
Los 40 República Dominicana MP3

Museums in Yamasá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Cofradía del Espíritu Santo

Libraries in Yamasá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Maimon0.0

Farmers Markets in Yamasá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Colmado Rolvy
Colmado Rolvy
Colmado Rolvy
Merca Santo Domingo
Mercadito Wendy
Mercado El Almirante, Los Productores
Parador Ejecutivo
Parador Ejecutivo

Gas Stations in Yamasá

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Breweries in Yamasá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
D' America

Stadiums & Teams in Yamasá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yamasá

15 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
Consuelo Batey Anita airportSmall Airport
Cotui Angelina 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

🇩🇴 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 Yamasá

What is the population of Yamasá?

Yamasá has a population of 11,595 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 209.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yamasá?

Yamasá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.4 inches.

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