Nagua Population 2026
Nagua has a population of 33,862, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in María Trinidad Sánchez. Roughly 0.3% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,862
Rank in Dominican Republic
#27
Coordinates
19.38°N, 69.85°W
~9 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
101 km
63 miles, straight line
Cities near Nagua
- San Francisco de Macorís124,763 people · ~44 km away
- Cotuí41,641 people · ~49 km away
- Sabana Grande de Boyá16,834 people · ~49 km away
- Salcedo45,299 people · ~60 km away
- Monte Plata15,532 people · ~64 km away
- Moca61,834 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nagua?
Nagua has a population of 33,862 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Nagua in?
Nagua is located in María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic.
Is Nagua the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 101 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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