San Fernando de Monte Cristi Population 2026
San Fernando de Monte Cristi has a population of 17,001, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Monte Cristi Province. Roughly 0.1% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 130× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,001
Rank in Dominican Republic
#40
Coordinates
19.85°N, 71.65°W
~31 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
239 km
148 miles, straight line
Cities near San Fernando de Monte Cristi
- Dajabón16,398 people · ~34 km away
- San Ignacio de Sabaneta16,380 people · ~52 km away
- Mao48,297 people · ~68 km away
- Esperanza42,169 people · ~75 km away
- Villa Bisonó33,137 people · ~87 km away
- Río Grande20,154 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Fernando de Monte Cristi?
San Fernando de Monte Cristi has a population of 17,001 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is San Fernando de Monte Cristi in?
San Fernando de Monte Cristi is located in Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic.
Is San Fernando de Monte Cristi the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 239 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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