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San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic · North America

About San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Gregorio de Nigua, 24km from Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo.

San Cristóbal is a city located in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. With a population of 154,040, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Cristóbal sits in Dominican Republic. It's in the America/Santo Domingo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Cristóbal to your route.

About San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal is a city in the southern region of Dominican Republic. It is the municipal (municipio) capital of the San Cristóbal province. The municipality is located in a valley at the foothills of the mountains belonging to the Cordillera Central, between the Nigua and Nizao rivers. Within this municipality there

Read more is one municipal district (distrito municipal): Hato Damas. San Cristóbal was founded in the late 16th century. The Constitution of the Dominican Republic was signed in San Cristóbal in 1844. The city is also notable for being the birthplace of Rafael Trujillo, dictator from 1930 to 1961, who was killed by anti-dictatorial Dominicans on his way to San Cristóbal in 1961 as part of a successful plot to end his 30-year authoritarian regime.

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Where is San Cristóbal located?

San Cristóbal is located in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic, North America. The coordinates are 18.4171 latitude, -70.1068 longitude.

What is the population of San Cristóbal?

San Cristóbal has a population of approximately 154,040 people, making it a city in Dominican Republic.

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Quick Information

Population
154,040
Continent
North America
Country
Dominican Republic
Region
San Cristóbal
Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.4171, -70.1068

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Worth the detour from San Cristóbal

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

landmark

Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo

The oldest European-established settlement in the Americas, with the first cathedral, university, and hospital of the New World.

24 km · about 30 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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