Pico Duarte
Pico Duarte is a peak in Dominican Republic, rising to 3,101 m, the highest point in Dominican Republic.
Where it is
Pico Duarte lies in Dominican Republic, in San Juan Province.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loma La Pelona | 3,086 m | 2.3 km |
| Loma La Rucilla | 3,036 m | 3.0 km |
| Loma del Pico | 2,538 m | 3.3 km |
| Loma de la Mina | 2,468 m | 3.9 km |
| Pico del Yaque | 2,724 m | 5.6 km |
| Loma de Evangelita | 2,468 m | 6.1 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Pico Duarte.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constanza | Dominican Republic | 29,481 | 29 km |
| San Juan de la Maguana | Dominican Republic | 72,950 | 36 km |
| Jarabacoa | Dominican Republic | 29,983 | 38 km |
| La Vega | Dominican Republic | 102,426 | 52 km |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 1,200,000 | 56 km |
About this mountain
The highest peak in the Dominican Republic, Pico Duarte stands at 3,101 m and rises 15 m above Loma La Pelona, which lies 2.3 km away. With a topographic prominence of 3,101 m, the summit stands substantially above the saddle connecting it to higher ground elsewhere. The first recorded ascent was in 1851. Constanza is 28.6 km away with a population of 29,481.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pico Duarte | 3,101 m |
| 2 | Loma La Pelona | 3,086 m |
| 3 | Loma La Rucilla | 3,036 m |
| 4 | Alto de la Bandera | 2,842 m |
| 5 | Loma de la Viuda | 2,776 m |
| 6 | Pico del Yaque | 2,724 m |
| 7 | Loma de La Medianía | 2,681 m |
| 8 | Loma Pico del Barraco | 2,656 m |
| 9 | Loma La Cigua | 2,640 m |
| 10 | Loma Frías | 2,633 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Pico Duarte?
- Pico Duarte rises to 3,101 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Pico Duarte?
- Pico Duarte is in Dominican Republic, in San Juan Province.
- Where does Pico Duarte rank?
- It is the 1st highest of the 28 peaks we list in Dominican Republic, and #3,642 worldwide.
- When was Pico Duarte first climbed?
- The first recorded ascent was in 1851.
- What is the nearest city to Pico Duarte?
- Constanza, Dominican Republic, about 29 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.