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San José de Las Matas
City in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Overview
San José de Las Matas, affectionately known as Sajoma, is a charming mountain town set in the Sierra. Renowned for its cool climate, scenic landscapes, and lively local culture, it offers a welcoming atmosphere for visitors seeking authentic Dominican life away from the crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Santiago
Population
38,628
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.34°, -70.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
63
Female Safety
53
LGBTQ+ Safety
36
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$858
Local Cost
$432
Local Income
$300
Cashless
26
English
20
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
12.7°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
518 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
STI
Distance
36 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.
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: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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