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Sánchez

City in Samaná, Dominican Republic

Overview

Sánchez is a lively port town located on Samaná Bay, known for its fishing industry, local character, and laid-back atmosphere. Rich in culture, it serves as an entry point to the scenic Samaná Peninsula and offers a taste of authentic Dominican life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Samaná
Population
24,509
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.23°, -69.61°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$870
Local Cost
$480
Local Income
$230
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
25.0°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
17.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
692 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AZS
Distance
14 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. 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 2025-12-05.

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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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