Current Date And Time In La Descubierta, Dominican Republic
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:50:02 AST
State: Independencia
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 5,521
District: La Descubierta
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about La Descubierta, a city in Independencia, Dominican Republic in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for La Descubierta — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | La Descubierta | |
| District / County | La Descubierta | |
| State | Independencia | |
| Country | Dominican Republic | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 5,521 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Independencia | #3 of 7 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Dominican Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | DOP | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1-809 and 1-829 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .do | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 31 | |
| In Feet | 102 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 18.57 | |
| Longitude | -71.73 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.571° N 71.73° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 34' 14" N 71° 43' 47" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 34.23' N 71° 43.78' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Independencia Capital | 16 km Southwest of Jimaní | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Fonds Verrettes, Haiti (24 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -04:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:26 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:17 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Santo_Domingo |
La Descubierta is a city situated in Independencia, Dominican Republic, within North America. It falls under La Descubierta, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies La Descubierta as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Independencia
The latitude and longitude of La Descubierta pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 31 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open La Descubierta on the map
La Descubierta runs on UTC -04:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in La Descubierta run on Dominican Peso (DOP), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › La Descubierta exchange rates
To ring a number in La Descubierta from outside Dominican Republic, dial +1-809 and 1-829 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into La Descubierta and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, La Descubierta ranks #3 of 7 cities in Independencia. It lies about 16 km Southwest of Jimaní, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Independencia market. › Cities near La Descubierta
La Descubierta has a recorded population of approximately 5,521 people. That places it #3 of 7 cities with population data in Independencia. Browse more cities in Independencia for comparison.
La Descubierta sits within La Descubierta, is part of Independencia in Dominican Republic. It is classified as a Populated Place.
La Descubierta keeps UTC -04:00. Today the sun rises around 06:26 AM and sets around 07:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in La Descubierta price in Dominican peso (DOP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our La Descubierta currency page.
La Descubierta is about 16 km Southwest of Jimaní, the capital of Independencia. See cities near La Descubierta for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from La Descubierta lands you closest to Fonds Verrettes, Haiti, about 24 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close La Descubierta sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
