Oldest Cities in Dominican Republic

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Dominican Republic

1 Sabana Iglesia 25 28.1

2 Vallejuelo 23 28.1

3 San Rafael del Yuma 10 28.1

4 Cercado Abajo 23 28.1

5 Enriquillo 03 28.1

6 Esperalvillo 32 28.1

7 La Descubierta 09 28.1

8 Los Llanos 24 28.1

9 Juan de Herrera 23 28.1

10 Estebanía 01 28.1

11 Yaguate 33 28.1

12 San Víctor Arriba 08 28.1

13 El Valle 29 28.1

14 Yayas de Viajama 01 28.1

15 Villa Riva 06 28.1

16 Veragua Arriba 08 28.1

17 Rincón 30 28.1

18 Galván 02 28.1

19 Otra Banda 10 28.1

20 Guaymate 12 28.1

21 Jima Abajo 30 28.1

22 Castillo 06 28.1

23 Tamayo 02 28.1

24 Licey al Medio 25 28.1

25 Paraíso 03 28.1

26 Gaspar Hernández 08 28.1

27 Nizao 35 28.1

28 Jimaní 09 28.1

29 Monción 26 28.1

30 Loma de Cabrera 04 28.1

31 Paya 35 28.1

32 El Factor 14 28.1

33 Peralta 01 28.1

34 Tenares 19 28.1

35 Laguna Salada 27 28.1

36 Sosúa 18 28.1

37 Las Terrenas 20 28.1

38 Imbert 18 28.1

39 Zona Colonial 34 28.1

40 Padre Las Casas 01 28.1

41 Piedra Blanca 31 28.1

42 Ensanche Luperón 34 28.1

43 Río San Juan 14 28.1

44 Villa Jaragua 02 28.1

45 Miches 28 28.1

46 Pimentel 06 28.1

47 Las Guáranas 06 28.1

48 San José de Las Matas 25 28.1

49 Fantino 21 28.1

50 Villa González 25 28.1

51 Las Matas de Santa Cruz 15 28.1

52 La Agustina 34 28.1

53 Sabana Yegua 01 28.1

54 Vicente Noble 03 28.1

55 Pedernales 16 28.1

56 Sánchez 20 28.1

57 Samaná 20 28.1

58 San Gregorio de Nigua 33 28.1

59 Yamasá 32 28.1

60 Villa Vásquez 15 28.1

61 Salsipuedes 19 28.1

62 Comendador 11 28.1

63 Cabral 03 28.1

64 La Julia 34 28.1

65 Cambita Garabitos 33 28.1

66 Duvergé 09 28.1

67 San Carlos 34 28.1

68 Sabana de la Mar 29 28.1

69 Monte Plata 32 28.1

70 San Ignacio de Sabaneta 26 28.1

71 Dajabón 04 28.1

72 Sabana Grande de Boyá 32 28.1

73 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 15 28.1

74 Quisqueya 24 28.1

75 Neiba 02 28.1

76 Ciudad Nueva 34 28.1

77 Monte Llano 18 28.1

78 Río Grande 18 28.1

79 Bayaguana 32 28.1

80 San José de Ocoa 36 28.1

81 Las Matas de Farfán 23 28.1

82 Tamboril 25 28.1

83 Santa Cruz de El Seibo 28 28.1

84 Villa Consuelo 34 28.1

85 Constanza 30 28.1

86 Jarabacoa 30 28.1

87 Villa Bisonó 25 28.1

88 Nagua 14 28.1

89 Hato Mayor del Rey 29 28.1

90 Villa Altagracia 33 28.1

91 Cotuí 21 28.1

92 Esperanza 27 28.1

93 Salcedo 19 28.1

94 Boca Chica 37 28.1

95 Mao 27 28.1

96 Villa Francisca 34 28.1

97 Cristo Rey 34 28.1

98 Azua 01 28.1

99 Moca 08 28.1

100 Baní 35 28.1

Cities with the oldest median ages in Dominican Republic often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Sabana Iglesia has a median age of 28.1 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Sabana Iglesia's residents are over 28.1 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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