Santo Domingo Este Population 2026
Santo Domingo Este has a population of 700,000, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Santo Domingo Province. Roughly 6.0% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 3.1× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
700,000
Rank in Dominican Republic
#4
Coordinates
18.49°N, 69.85°W
~41 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santo Domingo Province
| City | Population | Rank in Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo Oeste | 701,269 | #3 |
| Boca Chica | 46,300 | #21 |
Cities near Santo Domingo Este
- Santo Domingo2,201,941 people · ~5 km away
- Santo Domingo Oeste701,269 people · ~16 km away
- Bajos de Haina66,784 people · ~21 km away
- Boca Chica46,300 people · ~26 km away
- San Cristóbal154,040 people · ~28 km away
- Monte Plata15,532 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo Domingo Este?
Santo Domingo Este has a population of 700,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Santo Domingo Este in?
Santo Domingo Este is located in Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic.
Is Santo Domingo Este the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 5 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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