Dajabón Population 2026
Dajabón has a population of 16,398, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Dajabón. Roughly 0.1% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 134× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,398
Rank in Dominican Republic
#42
Coordinates
19.55°N, 71.71°W
~38 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
225 km
140 miles, straight line
Cities near Dajabón
- San Fernando de Monte Cristi17,001 people · ~34 km away
- San Ignacio de Sabaneta16,380 people · ~39 km away
- Mao48,297 people · ~66 km away
- Esperanza42,169 people · ~76 km away
- Las Matas de Farfán21,802 people · ~78 km away
- Villa Bisonó33,137 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dajabón?
Dajabón has a population of 16,398 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Dajabón in?
Dajabón is located in Dajabón, Dominican Republic.
Is Dajabón the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 225 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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