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Anse-à-Veau, Haiti

Grand'Anse · Haiti

Anse-à-Veau is a small town in Grand'Anse, Haiti with a population of 1,731. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,731 Population 7/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.7 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Anse-à-Veau

Anse-à-Veau

Anse-à-Veau is a commune in the Anse-à-Veau Arrondissement, in the Nippes department of Haiti. The postal code is HT 7510.

People

Population1,731
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population1,731
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates18.5011°, -73.3449°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceGrand'Anse
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation47.7 inches (1,211 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anse-à-Veau

Anse-à-Veau is a small town in Haiti (Grand'Anse) with a population of 1,731. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 47.7 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Anse-à-Veau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Haiti avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area259.6 sq mi (672.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.5011°N, 73.3449°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
25% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.85"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 5, 2025.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 16 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 82 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 61 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 56 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 49 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 79 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 88 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 52 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 56 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 50 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 127 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 88 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 5 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 59 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 52 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 31 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 56 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 87 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 27 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 3 299 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 245 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 224 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 232 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 101 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 136 km
2008 Ike Category 4 278 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 73 km
2007 Dean Category 4 212 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 191 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 193 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 294 km
2001 Iris Category 1 180 km
1998 Georges Category 1 89 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 139 km
1987 Emily Category 2 202 km
1980 Allen Category 5 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 86 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake 2,248 17 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 2 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 17 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest

Anse-à-Veau has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Anse-à-Veau

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Nationale Primaire de l'Anse-à-Veau
ecole nationalede baconnois
École Communautaire de Ladumette
École Communautaire de Mathurin
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Libraries in Anse-à-Veau

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Haiti Projects Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Anse-à-Veau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bientot Marche publique de Petite Riviere de Nippes

Airports Near Anse-à-Veau

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antoine-Simon International AirportCYAMedium Airport
Anse-a-Galets AirportSmall Airport
Fond-des-Blancs AirportSmall Airport
Île-à-Vache International AirportSmall Airport
Port-Salut AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Anse-à-Veau

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale Sainte-Anne
eglise de dieu et ecole de moinsard
eglise mebsh
Église Saint Monfort d'Orouck

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-Veau

What is the population of Anse-à-Veau?

Anse-à-Veau has a population of 1,731 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 259.6 square miles.

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

Anse-à-Veau 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 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.7 inches.

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