Salvaleón de Higüey Population 2026
Salvaleón de Higüey has a population of 123,787, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in La Altagracia Province. Roughly 1.1% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,787
Rank in Dominican Republic
#10
Coordinates
18.62°N, 68.71°W
~95 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
126 km
78 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Altagracia Province
| City | Population | Rank in Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Cana | 100,023 | #12 |
Cities near Salvaleón de Higüey
- Punta Cana100,023 people · ~32 km away
- La Romana208,437 people · ~35 km away
- Santa Cruz de El Seibo23,547 people · ~39 km away
- Hato Mayor del Rey35,999 people · ~60 km away
- San Pedro de Macorís217,899 people · ~66 km away
- Quisqueya17,694 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salvaleón de Higüey?
Salvaleón de Higüey has a population of 123,787 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Salvaleón de Higüey in?
Salvaleón de Higüey is located in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic.
Is Salvaleón de Higüey the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 126 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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