Boca Chica Population 2026
Boca Chica has a population of 46,300, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Santo Domingo Province. Roughly 0.4% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,300
Rank in Dominican Republic
#21
Coordinates
18.45°N, 69.60°W
~12 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
31 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Santo Domingo Province
| City | Population | Rank in Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo Oeste | 701,269 | #3 |
| Santo Domingo Este | 700,000 | #4 |
Cities near Boca Chica
- Quisqueya17,694 people · ~23 km away
- Santo Domingo Este700,000 people · ~26 km away
- San Pedro de Macorís217,899 people · ~31 km away
- Santo Domingo2,201,941 people · ~31 km away
- Bayaguana21,055 people · ~34 km away
- Santo Domingo Oeste701,269 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Boca Chica?
Boca Chica has a population of 46,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Boca Chica in?
Boca Chica is located in Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic.
Is Boca Chica the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 31 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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