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Higüey
City in La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Overview
Higüey is the lively gateway to the Dominican Republic's eastern region, renowned for its religious heritage and proximity to Punta Cana's beaches. The city offers a lively urban atmosphere, local markets, and a mix of old and new Dominican culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
La Altagracia
Population
168,501
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.70°, -68.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$990
Local Cost
$560
Local Income
$320
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
609 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PUJ
Distance
35 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 70/100.
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