Río Grande Population 2026
Río Grande has a population of 20,154, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Puerto Plata. Roughly 0.2% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. It is about 109× smaller than Santo Domingo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,154
Rank in Dominican Republic
#36
Coordinates
19.67°N, 70.77°W
~397 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Distance to capital (Santo Domingo)
162 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Puerto Plata
| City | Population | Rank in Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata | 146,000 | #8 |
| Monte Llano | 19,029 | #37 |
Cities near Río Grande
- Villa Bisonó33,137 people · ~16 km away
- Puerto Plata146,000 people · ~16 km away
- Monte Llano19,029 people · ~19 km away
- Esperanza42,169 people · ~25 km away
- Santiago de los Caballeros1,200,000 people · ~25 km away
- Tamboril23,304 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Río Grande?
Río Grande has a population of 20,154 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Río Grande in?
Río Grande is located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Is Río Grande the capital of Dominican Republic?
No, the capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, about 162 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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