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Zona Colonial, Dominican Republic
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Zona Colonial is a small city in Nacional, Dominican Republic with a population of 8,477. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Zona Colonial
Ciudad Colonial is the historic central neighborhood of the Dominican Republic's capital Santo Domingo. It is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the Americas. The area has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is also known as Zona Colonial or more colloquially as "La Zona".
People
Climate
| Population | 8,477 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4700°, -69.8864° |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Country | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
| State / Province | Nacional |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.7 inches (1,644 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial is a small city in Dominican Republic (Nacional) with a population of 8,477. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.7 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Climate in Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1390 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Dominican Republic avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 302.1 sq mi (782.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4700°N, 69.8864°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 127 km |
| 1946 | NORTHEASTERN COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 75 | 122 km |
| 1989 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 125 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in |
Zona Colonial has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (2.6").
Schools in Zona Colonial
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceo República de Argentina | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Clara | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Politécnico Pilar Contazo | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Señoritas Salome Ureña | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Educación Infantil | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mahatma Gandhi | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zona Colonial
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 |
Museums in Zona Colonial
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcázar de Colón | ||||
| Alcázar de Colón | ||||
| Casa Mella Russo | ||||
| Casa Mella Russo | ||||
| Casa Ramón Matias Mella | ||||
| Casa Ramón Matias Mella | ||||
| Centro Cultural de las Telecomunicaciones | ||||
| Centro Cultural de las Telecomunicaciones | ||||
| Ex-Museo Arqueológico | ||||
| Faro a Colón | ||||
| Faro a Colón | ||||
| Fundacion America Cristoforo Colombo-Amerigo Vespucci | ||||
| Fundacion America Cristoforo Colombo-Amerigo Vespucci | ||||
| Kah Kow experience | ||||
| Larimar | ||||
| Larimar | ||||
| Museo Cofradía del Espíritu Santo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno | ||||
| Museo de Duarte | ||||
| Museo de Duarte | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural | ||||
| Museo de Historia Natural | ||||
| Museo de Historia y Geografía | ||||
| Museo de Historia y Geografía | ||||
| Museo de La Catedral | ||||
| Museo de La Catedral | ||||
| Museo de la Porcelana | ||||
| Museo de la Porcelana | ||||
| Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales | ||||
| Museo De Las Atarazanas Reales | ||||
| Museo de las Casas Reales | ||||
| Museo de las Casas Reales | ||||
| Museo de Radio y Television Lulio Moscoso | ||||
| Museo de Radio y Television Lulio Moscoso | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Dominicano | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Dominicano | ||||
| Museo del Hombre Dominicano | ||||
| Museo del Hombre Dominicano | ||||
| Museo Fernando Peña Deallo | ||||
| Museo Fernando Peña Deallo | ||||
| Museo Infantil Trampolín | ||||
| Museo Infantil Trampolín | ||||
| museo la resistencia | ||||
| museo la resistencia | ||||
| Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana | ||||
| Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana | ||||
| Museo Policial Domicano | ||||
| Museo Policial Domicano | ||||
| Museo Ron Caña | ||||
| Museo Ron Caña | ||||
| Muso Numismático y Filatélico | ||||
| Muso Numismático y Filatélico | ||||
| Pabellón de la Fama del Deporte Dominicano | ||||
| Pabellón de la Fama del Deporte Dominicano | ||||
| Panteón Nacional | ||||
| Panteón Nacional |
Libraries in Zona Colonial
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| BIBLIOTECA | 0.0 | |||||
| BIBLIOTECA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Juan Pablo Duarte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Juan Pablo Duarte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pedro Mir | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Emilio Rodríguez Demorizi | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Altos Estudios Humanisticos y del Idioma Español | 0.0 | |||||
| Fersobe | 0.0 | |||||
| Fersobe | 0.0 | |||||
| Flashpack Storage Solutions | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Cuesta | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Cuesta | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Cuesta | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zona Colonial
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmado Rolvy | |||||
| Colmado Rolvy | |||||
| Colmado Rolvy | |||||
| Colmado San Juan | |||||
| Colmado San Juan | |||||
| Colmado Sill By Niño | |||||
| Colmado Sill By Niño | |||||
| El Parquecito Market | |||||
| El Parquecito Market | |||||
| El Parquecito Market | |||||
| El Ventorilo Miguel | |||||
| El Ventorilo Miguel | |||||
| El Ventorilo Miguel | |||||
| FERQUIDO | |||||
| INESPRE | |||||
| INESPRE | |||||
| INESPRE | |||||
| INESPRE | |||||
| Merca Santo Domingo | |||||
| Mercadito Wendy | |||||
| Mercado Cristo Rey | |||||
| Mercado de Los Mina | |||||
| Mercado El Almirante, Los Productores | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Quita y pon | |||||
| Mercado Villa Consuelo | |||||
| Parador Ejecutivo | |||||
| Parador Ejecutivo | |||||
| Plaza Caina | |||||
| Plaza de buhoneros Josè Martí | |||||
| Plaza Isabel | |||||
| Plaza Isabel Aguiar | |||||
| Plaza Lama | |||||
| Plaza Malecon Center | |||||
| Plaza Malecon Center | |||||
| Plaza Malecon Center | |||||
| Plaza Pony |
Hotels in Zona Colonial
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zona Colonial
18 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zona Colonial
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Zona Colonial
7 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Zona Colonial
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zona Colonial
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zona Colonial
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zona Colonial
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zona Colonial
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Proost Dominicana - Tap Room | ||||
| Cervecería Proost Dominicana - Tap Room | ||||
| Cervecería Proost Dominicana - Tap Room | ||||
| D' America |
Stadiums & Teams in Zona Colonial
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Club Los Cachorros | ||
| Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez | ||
| Estadio Quisqueya | ||
| Hockey sobre Césped | ||
| Pabellón de Esgrima | ||
| Pabellón de Gimnasia | ||
| Pabellón de Halterofilia Doctor José Joaquín Puello Herrera | ||
| Pabellón de Judo | ||
| Pabellón de Lucha Olímpica | ||
| Pabellón de Tenis de Mesa | ||
| Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto | ||
| Palacio del Voleibol | ||
| Play de Softball Patria Mella |
Airports Near Zona Colonial
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | Large Airport |
| La Isabela International Airport | JBQ | Medium Airport |
| San Isidro Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Arroyo Barril Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boca Chica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Consuelo Batey Anita airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cotui Angelina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cueva Las Maravillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ranchito Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos de Sabanatosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Montones Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro De Macoris Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Zona Colonial
41 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| ADA Centro Diagnóstico | ||
| Caribean plástic surgeriern | ||
| CEDISA (Centro de diagnostico especializado | ||
| CENTRIMED Centro de Investigaciones Médicas | ||
| Centro Cardiologico Digital 3D | ||
| Centro Comunitario de Salud Suxual & Reproductiva | ||
| Centro de Atención Integral Ciudad Juan Bosch | ||
| Centro De Diabetes, Bocio Y Endocrinologia | ||
| Centro de Diagnóstico Integral | ||
| Centro Médico El Vergel | ||
| Centro Médico Herrera | ||
| centro medico hispánico | ||
| Centro profesional de Especiaidades Tecnicas | ||
| Centro Quirurgico Dr. Jose Calderon | ||
| centro reumatologico | ||
| Cliderm | ||
| Clínica Dermatologica De Herrera | ||
| clínica nuevo amanecer | ||
| Clinica Oftalmologica de Santo Domingo | ||
| corominas pepin | ||
| Cortina Gonzalez1 | ||
| CRESA (Centro de radiología especializada ) | ||
| CRESA(Centro de radiología especializada) | ||
| Cruz Jiminian | ||
| Dermachange Clinica | ||
| Diagnostica SA | ||
| escudea centro de vacunación | ||
| Globulab (before San Lucas) | ||
| Inieicont | ||
| Isa Grupo Dermatológico | ||
| Jade Recovery House | ||
| Laboratorio Amadita | ||
| Laboratorio Clinico Lidamer | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Pichardo Gonzalez | ||
| Medicamentos | ||
| MedPediátrica | ||
| Meds | ||
| Patronato Nacional de Ciegos | ||
| profamila | ||
| Punto Médico | ||
| Torniacero |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zona Colonial
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial City of Santo Domingo | Cultural | 1990 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zona Colonial
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Asambleas de Dios El Tabernaculo | |
| Basílica Catedral Metropolitana Santa María de la Encarnación Primada de América | |
| Capilla de la Tercera Orden | |
| Capilla San Andrés | |
| Capille de los Remedios | |
| Convento de la Orden de Predicadores de América | |
| Iglesia Bautista Central | |
| Iglesia Bautista Metrpolitana | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Senora De Las Mercedes | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
| Iglesia Regina Angelorum | |
| Percival & Asociados | |
| Primera Iglesia Evangélica Dominicana | |
| Soka Gakkai RD |
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What is the population of Zona Colonial?
Zona Colonial has a population of 8,477 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 302.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zona Colonial?
Zona Colonial has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches.