Santo Domingo Population 2026 capital
Santo Domingo has a population of 2,201,941, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, located in Nacional. Roughly 19% of Dominican Republic's population lives here. Santo Domingo is the capital of Dominican Republic.
Population (city proper)
2,201,941
Rank in Dominican Republic
#1
Coordinates
18.47°N, 69.89°W
~24 m elevation · America/Santo_Domingo
Cities near Santo Domingo
- Santo Domingo Este700,000 people · ~5 km away
- Santo Domingo Oeste701,269 people · ~12 km away
- Bajos de Haina66,784 people · ~16 km away
- San Cristóbal154,040 people · ~23 km away
- Boca Chica46,300 people · ~31 km away
- Villa Altagracia40,027 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has a population of 2,201,941 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Dominican Republic.
What region is Santo Domingo in?
Santo Domingo is located in Nacional, Dominican Republic.
Is Santo Domingo the capital of Dominican Republic?
Yes, Santo Domingo is the capital of Dominican Republic.
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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