Punta Cana Population 2026
Punta Cana has a population of 100,023, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in La Altagracia Province. Roughly 0.9% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,023
Rank in Dominican Republic
#12
Coordinates
18.58°N, 68.40°W
~28 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
157 km
97 miles, straight line
Other big cities in La Altagracia Province
| City | Population | Rank in Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Salvaleón de Higüey | 123,787 | #10 |
Cities near Punta Cana
- Salvaleón de Higüey123,787 people · ~32 km away
- La Romana208,437 people · ~62 km away
- Santa Cruz de El Seibo23,547 people · ~70 km away
- Hato Mayor del Rey35,999 people · ~92 km away
- San Pedro de Macorís217,899 people · ~96 km away
- Quisqueya17,694 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Punta Cana?
Punta Cana has a population of 100,023 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Punta Cana in?
Punta Cana is located in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic.
Is Punta Cana the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 157 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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