Location & Surroundings
Matanzas is a settlement in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic, at 234 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santiago de los Caballeros, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Santo Domingo is about 130 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Cibao International Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Matanza
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 24' 28" N, 70° 40' 12" W
- Elevation DEM: 234 m
- Timezone America/Santo_Domingo
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 762 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Phone Prefix ++1-809 and 1-829
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Matanzas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matanzas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.06 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.5 | 1.4 | 93 | 92 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 2.1 | 119 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 123 | 88 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 23.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 5.1 | 123 | 45 | 1,012.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 30 | 717.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 2.6 | 107 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 2 | 294.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 2.8 | 115 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 2.9 | 124 | 83 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 24.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 5.5 | 118 | 32 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 747.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 3.0 | 117 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 309.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.7 | 124 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 131 | 77 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.3 | 3.9 | 119 | 37 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 728.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.6 | 1.2 | 80 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 1.85 / 1.85 | 33 | 279.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matanzas?
Now 23.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matanzas today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Matanzas?
Local time is 01:47. Time zone: America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Matanzas?
Matanzas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matanzas?
DEM 234 m.
Where is Matanzas located?
It is at 19.40781, -70.66987 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matanzas in?
It is in Dominican Republic.