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Santo Domingo • America/Santo_Domingo

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Country Information

Capital
Santo Domingo
Population
6,634,113
Area
48,671 km²
Largest City
Santo Domingo
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Not Observed
ISO Code
DO / DOM
Time Zones
1 zone
Languages
Spanish
Currency
Dominican Peso ($) - $100
Coordinates
Decimal:18.4719, -69.8923
DMS:18°28′19″N, 69°53′32″W
Elevation
Highest:3,098 m
Lowest:-46 m
Average:1,526 m
International Dialing Code
+1

Time Zones

• America/Santo_Domingo| AST (UTC-4)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost
Puerto Plata
Southernmost
Santa Cruz de Barahona
Easternmost
Punta Cana
Westernmost
San Juan de la Maguana

About Dominican Republic

•The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, making it the second-largest Caribbean nation by area.
•The country was the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, established by Christopher Columbus in 1496.
•The Dominican Republic is known for its vibrant music and dance styles, including merengue and bachata, which are integral to its cultural identity.
•The nation celebrates its independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844, a pivotal moment in its history.
•The Dominican Republic is home to Pico Duarte, the highest mountain peak in the Caribbean, standing at 3,098 meters (10,164 feet) above sea level.
•The country boasts some of the most stunning beaches in the Caribbean, including Punta Cana and Bávaro, which attract millions of tourists each year.
•The Dominican Republic has a rich culinary heritage, with dishes such as sancocho, a hearty meat and vegetable stew, being a national favorite.
•The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish, which has a unique accent and vocabulary influenced by Taino and African languages.
•Dominican baseball is a significant part of the culture, producing many Major League Baseball players and hosting the popular Winter League.
•The country is renowned for its production of high-quality cigars, which are considered some of the best in the world.
•The historic Zona Colonial in Santo Domingo features some of the oldest European buildings in the Americas, including the first cathedral and university.
•Dominican Republic has a diverse ecosystem, including the Hispaniola pine forests and the tropical rainforests of Los Haitises National Park.
•The country has a predominantly Christian population, with Roman Catholicism being the most widely practiced religion, alongside a growing number of Protestant denominations.
•The Dominican Republic is known for its annual Carnival celebrations, featuring colorful parades, traditional costumes, and lively music, showcasing its cultural heritage.

Cities in Dominican Republic

Showing 10 cities (top 50 by population + business hubs). Click any city to view detailed time information.

Cities by Population

Santo DomingoSantiago de los CaballerosSanto Domingo OesteSanto Domingo EsteSan Pedro de MacorísLa RomanaBella VistaSan CristóbalPuerto PlataSan Francisco de MacorísSalvaleón de Higüey

Cities in Dominican Republic

Columns49 cities
City Name
Population
Area
City Center Elevation
Time Zone
UTC Offset
2,201,941
104.4 km²
25 m
AST
UTC-4
1,200,000
600 km²
218 m
AST
UTC-4
701,269
351 km²
71 m
AST
UTC-4
700,000
350 km²
42 m
AST
UTC-4
217,899
109 km²
5 m
AST
UTC-4
208,437
104 km²
24 m
AST
UTC-4
175,683
88 km²
50 m
AST
UTC-4
154,040
48,730 km²
-
-
UTC-4
146,000
73 km²
34 m
AST
UTC-4
124,763
62 km²
113 m
AST
UTC-4
123,787
48,730 km²
-
-
UTC-4
102,426
51 km²
101 m
AST
UTC-4
100,023
50 km²
27 m
AST
UTC-4
77,160
39 km²
39 m
AST
UTC-4
73,269
37 km²
179 m
AST
UTC-4
72,950
36 km²
417 m
AST
UTC-4

Popular Cities in Dominican Republic

Santo DomingoSantiago de los CaballerosSanto Domingo OesteSanto Domingo EsteSan Pedro de Macorís
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