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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

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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

23.3°C
Jan
22.7°C
Feb
24.4°C
Mar
24.3°C
Apr
25.5°C
May
26.6°C
Jun
26.9°C
Jul
27.7°C
Aug
27.6°C
Sep
26.6°C
Oct
23.9°C
Nov
23.1°C
Dec
22.7°C27.7°C

Monthly Rainfall

43 mm
Jan
19 mm
Feb
41 mm
Mar
110 mm
Apr
137 mm
May
111 mm
Jun
36 mm
Jul
61 mm
Aug
41 mm
Sep
155 mm
Oct
153 mm
Nov
113 mm
Dec

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

Santo Domingo
2.2M
Santo Domingo Oeste
701K
Santo Domingo Este
700K
San Pedro de Macorís
218K
La Romana
208K
Bella Vista
176K
San Cristóbal
154K
Puerto Plata
146K
San Francisco de Macorís
125K
Salvaleón de Higüey
124K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Santiago de los Caballeros with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Santiago de los Caballeros by distance
CityPopulationDistance
La Vega102,42631 km
Puerto Plata146,00038 km
San Francisco de Macorís124,76349 km
Santo Domingo Oeste701,269128 km
San Cristóbal154,040130 km
Bella Vista175,683136 km
Santo Domingo2,201,941137 km
Santo Domingo Este700,000139 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.