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Santo Domingo
City in Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Overview
Santo Domingo, the lively capital of the Dominican Republic, is the Caribbean's oldest city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Known for its energetic rhythms, colorful street life, and blend of colonial and modern architecture, it's a cultural and historical hub with lively neighborhoods, beaches, and thriving gastronomy.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
District
Distrito Nacional
Population
2,201,941
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.47°, -69.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,455
Local Cost
$605
Local Income
$500
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
24.9°C
Record High
34.9°C
Record Low
17.5°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
581 mm
Internet Speed
79 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
143
Coworking
0
Cafes
51
Nightlife
42
Parks
50
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JBQ
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 210 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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