Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Major city · Population 1.2M
Santiago de los Caballeros is the 2nd largest city in Dominican Republic with a population of approximately 1,200,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 434th largest city in the world, accounting for 10.50% of Dominican Republic's total population of 11.4M. Santiago de los Caballeros is classified as a major city and operates in the America/Santo_Domingo timezone. The average annual temperature is 25.2°C with 1,020 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 216 meters above sea level.
Population
1,200,000
Global Rank
#434
Country Rank
#2
% of Dominican Republic
10.50%
Avg Temperature
25.2°C
Annual Rainfall
1,020 mm
Elevation
216 m
Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Santiago de los Caballeros on the Map
Climate in Santiago de los Caballeros
Santiago de los Caballeros's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Feb. The wettest month is Oct with 155 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
Dominican Republic at a Glance
Country Population
11,427,557
Capital
Santo Domingo
Region
Caribbean
Major Cities
13
GDP per Capita
$10,876
Life Expectancy
73.7 years
Urban Population
72.4%
Growth Rate
0.01%
Other Major Cities in Dominican Republic
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Santiago de los Caballeros with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Vega | 102,426 | 31 km |
| Puerto Plata | 146,000 | 38 km |
| San Francisco de Macorís | 124,763 | 49 km |
| Santo Domingo Oeste | 701,269 | 128 km |
| San Cristóbal | 154,040 | 130 km |
| Bella Vista | 175,683 | 136 km |
| Santo Domingo | 2,201,941 | 137 km |
| Santo Domingo Este | 700,000 | 139 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Santiago de los Caballeros?
The population of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic is approximately 1,200,000 people, making it the 434th largest city in the world and the 2nd largest in Dominican Republic.
Is Santiago de los Caballeros the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. Santiago de los Caballeros is the 2nd largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Santiago de los Caballeros?
Santiago de los Caballeros has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C and receives 1,020 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Feb.
What timezone is Santiago de los Caballeros in?
Santiago de los Caballeros is in the America/Santo_Domingo timezone.