La Vega Population 2026
La Vega has a population of 102,426, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in La Vega. Roughly 0.9% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,426
Rank in Dominican Republic
#11
Coordinates
19.22°N, 70.53°W
~82 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
107 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Vega
Cities near La Vega
- Jarabacoa29,983 people · ~16 km away
- Moca61,834 people · ~19 km away
- Salcedo45,299 people · ~21 km away
- San Francisco de Macorís124,763 people · ~30 km away
- Santiago de los Caballeros1,200,000 people · ~31 km away
- Tamboril23,304 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Vega?
La Vega has a population of 102,426 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is La Vega in?
La Vega is located in La Vega, Dominican Republic.
Is La Vega the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 107 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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