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Castillo

City in Duarte, Dominican Republic

Overview

Castillo is a small but lively town set in the Duarte province of the Dominican Republic. Known for its agricultural heritage and friendly locals, Castillo offers visitors an authentic taste of rural Dominican life with local markets, traditional eateries, and charming countryside. The town caters well to those seeking a relaxed atmosphere away from major tourist hubs.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Duarte
Population
15,709
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.25°, -70.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$690
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$300
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
24.9°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
655 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AZS
Distance
28 km

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World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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