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Santiago de los Caballeros

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Santiago de los Caballeros month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santiago de los Caballeros are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 28–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and September the wettest (about 98 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.819.1489.9
February28.019.13510.6
March29.119.57311.0
April29.920.48611.0
May31.321.78010.8
June32.722.54111.3
July32.722.93511.4
August32.823.07211.0
September32.822.89810.3
October31.322.2959.7
November29.221.1879.8
December28.019.96310.2

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1495

    The colony was originally located in San Francisco de Jacagua (now a suburb of the city), founded in 1495.

  2. Documented history · 1506

    Still, when an earthquake destroyed it, it was moved to its current location in 1506.

  3. Documented history · 1508

    In granting in 1508 the Royal Privilege of Concession de Armas to the Villa de Santiago of Hispaniola, the heraldic emblem that was included in his shield was venerated.

  4. Documented history · 1562

    The city was devastated by another earthquake on December 2, 1562.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

  • Color Visión

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Santiago de los Caballeros. Dominican television network.

Newspapers and local media

  • Noticia.do

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Santiago de los Caballeros. Dominican digital news outlet based in Santiago de los Caballeros.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Santiago de los Caballeros, in brief

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02 · History

How Santiago de los Caballeros took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Santiago de los Caballeros

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Santiago de los Caballeros

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Santiago de los Caballeros

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Santiago de los Caballeros

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Santiago de los Caballeros

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08 · Questions

Questions about Santiago de los Caballeros

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santiago de los Caballeros

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01 · Q&A

Where is Santiago de los Caballeros located and what are its coordinates?

Santiago de los Caballeros is situated in Dominican Republic at geographic coordinates 19.4504, -70.6908 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Santiago de los Caballeros?

Santiago de los Caballeros has a recorded population of approximately 1,200,000 and observes the America/Santo_Domingo time zone (DOP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Santiago de los Caballeros?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Santiago de los Caballeros include es-DO, and the circulating currency is DOP.

04 · Q&A

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