Mao Population 2026
Mao has a population of 48,297, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Valverde Province. Roughly 0.4% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,297
Rank in Dominican Republic
#20
Coordinates
19.55°N, 71.08°W
~76 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
173 km
107 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valverde Province
| City | Population | Rank in Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Esperanza | 42,169 | #23 |
Cities near Mao
- Esperanza42,169 people · ~11 km away
- Villa Bisonó33,137 people · ~21 km away
- San Ignacio de Sabaneta16,380 people · ~28 km away
- Río Grande20,154 people · ~35 km away
- Santiago de los Caballeros1,200,000 people · ~42 km away
- Puerto Plata146,000 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mao?
Mao has a population of 48,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Mao in?
Mao is located in Valverde Province, Dominican Republic.
Is Mao the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 173 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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