18° 28' 18.7" N, 69° 53' 32.4" W
Located in the Caribbean region of North America, the Dominican Republic lies in the western hemisphere, sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west. Its geographic centroid is positioned at approximately 18.47° N latitude and 69.89° W longitude, reflecting its elongated shape that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean Sea. Coordinates for the Dominican Republic are frequently sought for various purposes, including navigation, mapping projects, and geocoding applications. Understanding these coordinates can assist in time-zone planning and help users identify specific locations within the country for travel or research.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 18.471860 | -69.892320 | 2,201,941 |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | 19.450360 | -70.690850 | 1,200,000 |
| Santo Domingo Oeste | 18.500000 | -70.000000 | 701,269 |
| Santo Domingo Este | 18.485110 | -69.847570 | 700,000 |
| San Pedro de Macorís | 18.453900 | -69.308640 | 217,899 |
| La Romana | 18.423320 | -68.966350 | 208,437 |
| Bella Vista | 18.455390 | -69.945400 | 175,683 |
| San Cristóbal | 18.417130 | -70.106820 | 154,040 |
| Puerto Plata | 19.793440 | -70.688400 | 146,000 |
| San Francisco de Macorís | 19.293770 | -70.252850 | 124,763 |
| Salvaleón de Higüey | 18.615010 | -68.707980 | 123,787 |
| La Vega | 19.220310 | -70.531010 | 102,426 |
| Punta Cana | 18.581820 | -68.404310 | 100,023 |
The Dominican Republic is situated in the Caribbean region of North America. Its coordinates are expressed in latitude and longitude; for example, 18.47° N indicates its position north of the equator, while 69.89° W shows its position west of the Prime Meridian.
The Dominican Republic operates on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC-4. This time zone remains consistent throughout the year, as the country does not observe daylight saving time.
To locate cities or sub-regions in the Dominican Republic, you can use the provided coordinates to search specific areas. Entering the coordinates into mapping tools or geocoding services will yield precise locations and relevant information.