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Mao
City in Valverde, Dominican Republic
Overview
Mao is the largest city in the northwestern region of the Dominican Republic, renowned for its lively agricultural economy and authentic Dominican culture. The city's busy plazas, friendly locals, and warm climate make it a welcoming spot off the typical tourist track.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Valverde
Population
76,863
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.55°, -71.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$780
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$270
Cashless
30
English
25
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
50 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
9
Parks
3
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
Distance
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 180 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 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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