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Salvaleón de Higüey
City in La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Overview
Salvaleón de Higüey is the gateway to the Dominican Republic's eastern region, known for its religious landmarks and authentic local culture. The city offers a lively atmosphere, busy markets, and easy access to nearby resorts and beaches, such as Punta Cana.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
La Altagracia
Population
123,787
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.62°, -68.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$940
Local Cost
$549
Local Income
$310
Cashless
35
English
35
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
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
5
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LRM
Distance
28 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. 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.
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 65/100.
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