Dominican Republic Santo Domingo North Mission
Mission leaders
Darold R. and Mayte Stroud
Began service ~July 2024 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2027-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2024 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Import duties and customs delays are common here. Many parents send small padded envelopes or use the pouch/letter options from the call packet; declare low values honestly and avoid sending valuables.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: temperate · about 1443 mm of rain a year · wettest months: Apr, May.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F / 15°C | 47°F / 8°C | 52 mm |
| Feb | 60°F / 16°C | 46°F / 8°C | 48 mm |
| Mar | 61°F / 16°C | 47°F / 8°C | 149 mm |
| Apr | 61°F / 16°C | 49°F / 9°C | 257 mm |
| May | 62°F / 17°C | 51°F / 10°C | 244 mm |
| Jun | 64°F / 18°C | 52°F / 11°C | 113 mm |
| Jul | 65°F / 18°C | 52°F / 11°C | 93 mm |
| Aug | 65°F / 18°C | 52°F / 11°C | 137 mm |
| Sep | 64°F / 18°C | 52°F / 11°C | 195 mm |
| Oct | 63°F / 17°C | 52°F / 11°C | 138 mm |
| Nov | 62°F / 16°C | 50°F / 10°C | 134 mm |
| Dec | 60°F / 16°C | 48°F / 9°C | 59 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Spanish
Spanish is phonetic: vowels are always a (ah), e (eh), i (ee), o (oh), u (oo). Stress usually falls on the second-to-last syllable unless an accent mark says otherwise. Use "usted" (formal you) with adults until invited to use "tú".
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple — Operating (17 September 2000) · ~0 km
- Port-au-Prince Haiti Temple — Operating (1 September 2019) · ~183 km
The Church in Dominican Republic
- Official Languages
- Spanish
- Church Membership
- 156,358
- Congregations
- 203 (145 Wards, 58 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 4
- Operating Temples
- 1
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Currency
- DOP
- Country code
- +1
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
Culture & food
- Dominicans are warm, loud, and expressive—join in!
- Dress neatly; appearance matters.
Foods: La bandera (rice, beans, meat), Mangú, Sancocho, Tostones
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources