La Romana Population 2026
La Romana has a population of 208,437, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in La Romana. Roughly 1.8% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
208,437
Rank in Dominican Republic
#6
Coordinates
18.42°N, 68.97°W
~9 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
98 km
61 miles, straight line
Cities near La Romana
- Salvaleón de Higüey123,787 people · ~35 km away
- San Pedro de Macorís217,899 people · ~36 km away
- Santa Cruz de El Seibo23,547 people · ~39 km away
- Hato Mayor del Rey35,999 people · ~49 km away
- Quisqueya17,694 people · ~49 km away
- Punta Cana100,023 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Romana?
La Romana has a population of 208,437 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is La Romana in?
La Romana is located in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Is La Romana the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 98 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.
← All biggest cities in Dominican Republic · Dominican Republic population by year