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La Canela

City in Santiago, Dominican Republic

Overview

La Canela is a small, rural community in Santiago province, Dominican Republic, offering a genuine taste of the country's interior life. With its close-knit neighborhoods, scenic landscapes, and slow-paced atmosphere, it's ideal for those seeking tranquility and a glimpse into authentic Dominican culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Santiago
Population
4,026
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.47°, -70.82°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$822
Local Cost
$442
Local Income
$275
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
15.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
627 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STI
Distance
23 km

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 39 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 31/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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