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Anse à Galets, Haiti
Ouest · Haiti
Anse à Galets is a small city in Ouest, Haiti with a population of 7,178. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Anse à Galets
Anse-à-Galets is a commune and city in the La Gonâve Arrondissement, in the Ouest department on Gonâve Island in Haiti, located to the west-northwest of Port-au-Prince in the Gulf of Gonâve. It is the largest commune on the island and has 62,559 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,178 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.8345°, -72.8664° |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
| Country | 🇭🇹 Haiti |
| State / Province | Ouest |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (920 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Anse à Galets
Anse à Galets is a small city in Haiti (Ouest) with a population of 7,178. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Haiti avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 228.9 sq mi (592.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8345°N, 72.8664°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1842 | CAP-HAITIAN | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 5,300 | 124 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 55 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 80 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Anse à Galets has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.8").
Schools in Anse à Galets
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lycee nationale bas azile | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole/Eglise wesleenne | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Nationale des Etroits | — | — | — | — |
| Pi Gwo | — | — | — | — |
| College Mixte du Nazaréen des Etroits | — | — | — | — |
| College Mixte du Nazaréen des Etroits | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Anse à Galets
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Humilite | cultural news, gospel music | AAC |
Museums in Anse à Galets
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Indigo | ||||
| Espace probable Musee Taino | ||||
| Musée Ogier-Fombrun | ||||
| Mussee Fracketienne |
Farmers Markets in Anse à Galets
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mache en fer |
Hotels in Anse à Galets
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Anse à Galets
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Anse à Galets
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Anse à Galets
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Anse à Galets
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Anse à Galets
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | Large Airport |
| Jacmel Airport | JAK | Medium Airport |
| Anse-a-Galets Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fond-des-Blancs Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pignon Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Anse à Galets
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Distrit de Nazaréen | |
| Ecole adventiste du 7eme jour | |
| Eglise Adventiste du 7e Jour des Etroits | |
| Eglise Adventiste du 7e Jour Palma | |
| Eglise baptiste | |
| Eglise Daniel | |
| Eglise de Dieu | |
| Eglise du Nazaréen des Etroits | |
| Eglise Mario | |
| Église Nazareen de l'Anse-à-Galets | |
| Eglise/Ecole wesleenne | |
| Morgue | |
| Paroisse Saint-Anne | |
| Paroisse Saint-Anne les Etroits |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Haiti
20 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Anse à Galets?
Anse à Galets has a population of 7,178 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 228.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Anse à Galets?
Anse à Galets has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.