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Smallest Cities in Dominican Republic

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Dominican Republic

1 Sabana Iglesia 25 5,135
2 Vallejuelo 23 5,217
3 San Rafael del Yuma 10 5,285
4 Cercado Abajo 23 5,316
5 Enriquillo 03 5,423
6 Esperalvillo 32 5,445
7 La Descubierta 09 5,521
8 Los Llanos 24 5,529
9 Juan de Herrera 23 5,543
10 Estebanía 01 5,591
11 Yaguate 33 5,610
12 San Víctor Arriba 08 5,624
13 El Valle 29 5,666
14 Yayas de Viajama 01 5,669
15 Villa Riva 06 5,700
16 Veragua Arriba 08 5,858
17 Rincón 30 5,909
18 Galván 02 6,027
19 Otra Banda 10 6,071
20 Guaymate 12 6,224
21 Jima Abajo 30 6,299
22 Castillo 06 6,328
23 Tamayo 02 6,429
24 Licey al Medio 25 6,435
25 Paraíso 03 6,490
26 Gaspar Hernández 08 6,506
27 Nizao 35 6,530
28 Jimaní 09 6,567
29 Monción 26 6,625
30 Loma de Cabrera 04 6,679
31 Paya 35 6,916
32 El Factor 14 7,014
33 Peralta 01 7,236
34 Tenares 19 7,390
35 Laguna Salada 27 7,601
36 Sosúa 18 7,713
37 Las Terrenas 20 7,713
38 Imbert 18 8,024
39 Zona Colonial 34 8,477
40 Padre Las Casas 01 8,485
41 Piedra Blanca 31 8,531
42 Ensanche Luperón 34 8,576
43 Río San Juan 14 8,983
44 Villa Jaragua 02 9,248
45 Miches 28 9,273
46 Pimentel 06 9,550
47 Las Guáranas 06 9,586
48 San José de Las Matas 25 9,853
49 Fantino 21 10,024
50 Villa González 25 10,177
51 Las Matas de Santa Cruz 15 10,218
52 La Agustina 34 10,457
53 Sabana Yegua 01 10,624
54 Vicente Noble 03 11,060
55 Pedernales 16 11,072
56 Sánchez 20 11,365
57 Samaná 20 11,432
58 San Gregorio de Nigua 33 11,542
59 Yamasá 32 11,595
60 Villa Vásquez 15 11,642
61 Salsipuedes 19 11,675
62 Comendador 11 12,070
63 Cabral 03 12,303
64 La Julia 34 12,575
65 Cambita Garabitos 33 13,382
66 Duvergé 09 13,405
67 San Carlos 34 13,456
68 Sabana de la Mar 29 13,977
69 Monte Plata 32 15,532
70 San Ignacio de Sabaneta 26 16,380
71 Dajabón 04 16,398
72 Sabana Grande de Boyá 32 16,834
73 San Fernando de Monte Cristi 15 17,001
74 Quisqueya 24 17,694
75 Neiba 02 18,670
76 Ciudad Nueva 34 18,756
77 Monte Llano 18 19,029
78 Río Grande 18 20,154
79 Bayaguana 32 21,055
80 San José de Ocoa 36 21,148
81 Las Matas de Farfán 23 21,802
82 Tamboril 25 23,304
83 Santa Cruz de El Seibo 28 23,547
84 Villa Consuelo 34 28,621
85 Constanza 30 29,481
86 Jarabacoa 30 29,983
87 Villa Bisonó 25 33,137
88 Nagua 14 33,862
89 Hato Mayor del Rey 29 35,999
90 Villa Altagracia 33 40,027
91 Cotuí 21 41,641
92 Esperanza 27 42,169
93 Salcedo 19 45,299
94 Boca Chica 37 46,300
95 Mao 27 48,297
96 Villa Francisca 34 50,185
97 Cristo Rey 34 57,084
98 Azua 01 59,139
99 Moca 08 61,834
100 Baní 35 66,709

The smallest cities in Dominican Republic (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Sabana Iglesia has a population of just 5,135. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,135 residents, Sabana Iglesia is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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