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Puerto Plata Population 2026

Puerto Plata has a population of 146,000, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Puerto Plata. Roughly 1.3% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Puerto Plata (capital Santo Domingo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)
146,000
Rank in Dominican Republic
#8
Coordinates
19.79°N, 70.69°W
~34 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
169 km
105 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Puerto Plata

CityPopulationRank in Dominican Republic
Río Grande20,154#36
Monte Llano19,029#37

Cities near Puerto Plata

FAQ

What is the population of Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata has a population of 146,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Puerto Plata in?
Puerto Plata is located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Is Puerto Plata the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 169 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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