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Largest Cities in Dominican Republic

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Dominican Republic

1 Santo Domingo 34 2,201,941
2 Santiago de los Caballeros 25 1,200,000
3 Santo Domingo Oeste 37 701,269
4 Santo Domingo Este 37 700,000
5 San Pedro de Macorís 24 217,899
6 La Romana 12 208,437
7 Bella Vista 34 175,683
8 San Cristóbal 33 154,040
9 Puerto Plata 18 146,000
10 San Francisco de Macorís 06 124,763
11 Salvaleón de Higüey 10 123,787
12 La Vega 30 102,426
13 Punta Cana 10 100,023
14 Santa Cruz de Barahona 03 77,160
15 Bonao 31 73,269
16 San Juan de la Maguana 23 72,950
17 Bajos de Haina 33 66,784
18 Baní 35 66,709
19 Moca 08 61,834
20 Azua 01 59,139
21 Cristo Rey 34 57,084
22 Villa Francisca 34 50,185
23 Mao 27 48,297
24 Boca Chica 37 46,300
25 Salcedo 19 45,299
26 Esperanza 27 42,169
27 Cotuí 21 41,641
28 Villa Altagracia 33 40,027
29 Hato Mayor del Rey 29 35,999
30 Nagua 14 33,862
31 Villa Bisonó 25 33,137
32 Jarabacoa 30 29,983
33 Constanza 30 29,481
34 Villa Consuelo 34 28,621
35 Santa Cruz de El Seibo 28 23,547
36 Tamboril 25 23,304
37 Las Matas de Farfán 23 21,802
38 San José de Ocoa 36 21,148
39 Bayaguana 32 21,055
40 Río Grande 18 20,154
41 Monte Llano 18 19,029
42 Ciudad Nueva 34 18,756
43 Neiba 02 18,670
44 Quisqueya 24 17,694
45 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 15 17,001
46 Sabana Grande de Boyá 32 16,834
47 Dajabón 04 16,398
48 San Ignacio de Sabaneta 26 16,380
49 Monte Plata 32 15,532
50 Sabana de la Mar 29 13,977
51 San Carlos 34 13,456
52 Duvergé 09 13,405
53 Cambita Garabitos 33 13,382
54 La Julia 34 12,575
55 Cabral 03 12,303
56 Comendador 11 12,070
57 Salsipuedes 19 11,675
58 Villa Vásquez 15 11,642
59 Yamasá 32 11,595
60 San Gregorio de Nigua 33 11,542
61 Samaná 20 11,432
62 Sánchez 20 11,365
63 Pedernales 16 11,072
64 Vicente Noble 03 11,060
65 Sabana Yegua 01 10,624
66 La Agustina 34 10,457
67 Las Matas de Santa Cruz 15 10,218
68 Villa González 25 10,177
69 Fantino 21 10,024
70 San José de Las Matas 25 9,853
71 Las Guáranas 06 9,586
72 Pimentel 06 9,550
73 Miches 28 9,273
74 Villa Jaragua 02 9,248
75 Río San Juan 14 8,983
76 Ensanche Luperón 34 8,576
77 Piedra Blanca 31 8,531
78 Padre Las Casas 01 8,485
79 Zona Colonial 34 8,477
80 Imbert 18 8,024
81 Las Terrenas 20 7,713
82 Sosúa 18 7,713
83 Laguna Salada 27 7,601
84 Tenares 19 7,390
85 Peralta 01 7,236
86 El Factor 14 7,014
87 Paya 35 6,916
88 Loma de Cabrera 04 6,679
89 Monción 26 6,625
90 Jimaní 09 6,567
91 Nizao 35 6,530
92 Gaspar Hernández 08 6,506
93 Paraíso 03 6,490
94 Licey al Medio 25 6,435
95 Tamayo 02 6,429
96 Castillo 06 6,328
97 Jima Abajo 30 6,299
98 Guaymate 12 6,224
99 Otra Banda 10 6,071
100 Galván 02 6,027

The largest cities in Dominican Republic represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Santo Domingo leads with a population of 2,201,941, followed by Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo Oeste. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 34 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Santo Domingo's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 34 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 13,977 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 5,021,109.

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