Santo Domingo
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Santo Domingo

Country: Dominican Republic

Province: National District

Santo Domingo by the Numbers:

Population: 2,084,852 ( city ); 2,253,437 ( metro area )

Average January Temperature: 24.4 degrees C/76 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 27.2 degrees C/81 degrees F

Most Precipitation: 177.8 millimeters/ 7 inches

Number of Universities: 15

Television Stations: 15


Quick Facts:

Time Zone: GMT -4

Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60 Hz; Standard two prong plugs

Country Dialing Code: 809

Did You Know?

Santo Domingo, founded by Christopher Columbus' brother, Bartholomew, is the oldest city founded by Europeans in the New World.

85% of the humpback whales of the North West Atlantic are born in Dominican waters.