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Anse-à-Pitre, Haiti

Sud-Est · Haiti

Anse-à-Pitre is a small town in Sud-Est, Haiti with a population of 1,736. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1,736 Population 40/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Anse-à-Pitre

Anse-à-Pitre

Anse-à-Pitres, or Anse-à-Pitre is a commune in the Belle-Anse Arrondissement, in the Sud-Est department of Haiti. Its border crossing to Pedernales is one of the four chief land crossings to the Dominican Republic.

People

Population1,736
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,736
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates18.0500°, -71.7500°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceSud-Est
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (780 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anse-à-Pitre

Anse-à-Pitre is a small town in Haiti (Sud-Est) with a population of 1,736. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Anse-à-Pitre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Haiti avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area43.6 sq mi (113.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates18.0500°N, 71.7500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

187 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 97 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 116 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 121 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 127 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 120 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 92 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 120 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 124 km
Jan 5, 2012 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic M5.5 150 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 64 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 126 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 90 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 117 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 124 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 144 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 68 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 68 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 120 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 228 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 287 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 214 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 270 km
2011 Irene Category 1 287 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 291 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 72 km
2007 Dean Category 4 205 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 163 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 245 km
2001 Iris Category 1 137 km
1998 Georges Category 3 102 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 142 km
1987 Emily Category 3 84 km
1980 Allen Category 5 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 94 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 77 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in

Anse-à-Pitre has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Anse-à-Pitre

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
licee de anse a pitre
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Libraries in Anse-à-Pitre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca Pedernales0.0

Farmers Markets in Anse-à-Pitre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
mercado municipal de Pedernales

Hotels in Anse-à-Pitre

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Anse-à-Pitre

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Airports Near Anse-à-Pitre

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge Airport
Cabo Rojo AirportCBJMedium Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Juancho Enriquillo AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince

🇭🇹 About Haiti

Capital Port-au-Prince
Population 11,123,176
Area 27,750 km²
GDP (USD) $19,850,585,722
GDP per capita $1,706
HDI 0.535
Life expectancy 64.9 years
Internet users 39.3%
Urban population 54.5%
Currency HTG (Gourde)
Languages French, Haitian Creole
Calling code +509
TLD .ht
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Haiti

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Jan 2 Ancestry Day Jour des Aieux
Jan 6 Epiphany Le Jour des Rois
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Mercredi Des Cendres
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jeudi saint
Apr 3 Good Friday Vendredi saint
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pâques
May 1 Labour and Agriculture Day Fête du Travail / Fête des Travailleurs
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 18 Flag and Universities Day Jour du Drapeau et de l'Université
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fête-Dieu
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary L'Assomption de Marie
Oct 17 Dessalines Day Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines
Nov 1 All Saints Day La Toussaint
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Jour des Morts
Nov 18 Battle of Vertières Day Vertières
Dec 5 Discovery Day Découverte d'Haïti
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anse-à-Pitre

What is the population of Anse-à-Pitre?

Anse-à-Pitre has a population of 1,736 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 43.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anse-à-Pitre?

Anse-à-Pitre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

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