Santiago de los Caballeros Population 2026
Santiago de los Caballeros has a population of 1,200,000, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Santiago Province. Roughly 10% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,200,000
Rank in Dominican Republic
#2
Coordinates
19.45°N, 70.69°W
~209 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
137 km
85 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santiago Province
| City | Population | Rank in Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Bisonó | 33,137 | #28 |
| Tamboril | 23,304 | #32 |
Cities near Santiago de los Caballeros
- Tamboril23,304 people · ~9 km away
- Moca61,834 people · ~19 km away
- Villa Bisonó33,137 people · ~23 km away
- Río Grande20,154 people · ~25 km away
- Salcedo45,299 people · ~30 km away
- La Vega102,426 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago de los Caballeros?
Santiago de los Caballeros has a population of 1,200,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Santiago de los Caballeros in?
Santiago de los Caballeros is located in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic.
Is Santiago de los Caballeros the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 137 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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