Dry Medium Island North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains

Santo Domingo

Dry Medium Island North America North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains

Santo Domingo, Mexico

Added on 6 January 2024

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24.475 km²

Coastline: 59.931 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-07:00

Tree Cover: 67%

Sandy Terrain

Mexico

Closest neighboring island: Magdalena

Welcome to Santo Domingo, a Dry island in the North Pacific Ocean, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Santo Domingo unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Santo Domingo

Size: 24.5 km²
Coastline: 59.9 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: North Pacific Ocean
Continent: North America

Santo Domingo is a Medium Island spanning 24 km² with a coastline of 60 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Pacific – The world’s largest tectonic plate, covering much of the Pacific Ocean, known for the Pacific Ring of Fire with extensive seismic and volcanic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 25.36065775 / Longitude: -112.11361998

Climate and weather of Santo Domingo

Climate Zone: Dry
Climate Details: Hot Deserts Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Dominated by extremely hot temperatures, this climate is marked by minimal rainfall and barren landscapes. Nights often experience drastic temperature drops.

Topography and nature of Santo Domingo

Timezone: UTC-07:00
Timezone places: America/Denver
Max. Elevation: 13 m
Mean Elevation: 2 m
Vegetation: Sandy Terrain
Tree Coverage: 67%

The mean elevation is 2 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 13 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Sandy Terrain
Areas covered primarily with sand, like dunes and beaches, where vegetation is sparse due to the dry and shifting substrate. Santo Domingo has a tree cover of 67 %.

Vegetation: 7 vegetation zones – Very Highly Diverse Island
Islands in this range are ecological powerhouses, showcasing a wide array of vegetation zones. Each zone, from lush rainforests to arid scrublands, coastal mangroves to mountainous regions, contributes to a complex and interdependent ecosystem. These islands are often hotspots of biodiversity, supporting numerous species and intricate ecological processes.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Santo Domingo

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Santo Domingo. The nearest airport is Ciudad Constitución National Airport, located 62 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Santo Domingo. The closest major port is SAN JUAN DE LA COSTA, approximately 186 km away.

The mean population of Santo Domingo is per km². Santo Domingo is . The island belongs to Mexico.

Continuing your journey, Magdalena is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Mexico is classified as Emerging region: MIKT: Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, and Turkey – Economies recognized for their development potential and emerging market status. The level of income is Upper middle income.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Santo Domingo

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Santo Domingo. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

Santo Domingo

Geography and size of Santo Domingo

Climate and weather of Santo Domingo

Topography and nature of Santo Domingo

Infrastructure and Travelling to Santo Domingo

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Santo Domingo

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