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Aquin, Haiti

Sud · Haiti

Aquin is a small city in Sud, Haiti with a population of 5,246. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,246 Population 20/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
59.3 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Aquin

Aquin

Aquin is a commune in the Aquin Arrondissement, in the Sud department of Haiti. It is a port on the south coast of the Tiburon Peninsula. It had 104,216 inhabitants in 2015, up from 1,799 in 1950.

People

Population5,246
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population5,246
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates18.2797°, -73.3943°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceSud
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation59.3 inches (1,507 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aquin

Aquin is a small city in Haiti (Sud) with a population of 5,246. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Aquin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Haiti avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area259.6 sq mi (672.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates18.2797°N, 73.3943°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.75"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 20 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 89 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 66 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 62 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 53 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 75 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 95 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 62 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 58 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 55 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 142 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 150 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 94 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 21 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 42 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 63 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 54 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 95 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 41 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 3 277 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 220 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 243 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 257 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 96 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 145 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 66 km
2007 Dean Category 4 187 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 170 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 176 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 270 km
2001 Iris Category 1 157 km
1998 Georges Category 1 114 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 114 km
1987 Emily Category 2 215 km
1980 Allen Category 5 68 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 93 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 17 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 27 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 32 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Driest

Aquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Aquin

Institution Type Founded Website
Epida Professionnal school College - ,
Gepra Centre Professionnel D'Aquin College - ,

Schools in Aquin

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Fondamentale De La Mission Evangelique - - - -
Red Cross - Bureau Local, Croix - Rough D'Aquin - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mixte Notre Dame De Lamer - - - -
Ecole Nationale Mixed D'Aquin - - - -
College Secondaire Mixte Le Renovateur - - - -
College Secondaire Mixte La Concorde - - - -
Bureau District Scolare D'Aquin - - - -
C.E.I.A. - - - -
Sant Alfabetizasyon- Salle du Royoume des Temains le Jehovah - - - -
Lycee Pierre Sully D' Aquin - - - -
Ecole Nationale - - - -
Wanetty - - - -
Le Rossignol Kindergatern - - - -
Ecole Bon Samaritain - - - -
Ecole Evangelique baptiste De Duverger - - - -
L'Ile Aux Papillons - - - -
Ecole Communautaire de Tete Letang - - - -
Centre De Nutrition - - - -
Ecole Notre-Dame De La Paix - - - -
Ecole Martelly - - - -
Ecole Presbytoriale La Haut Pays - - - -
Ecole Nationale De Ti Coma - - - -
St Thomas D'Aquin Centre D'Informatique - - - -
École Presbytérale - - - -
efacap - - - -
ecole st.Antoine de pardou - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Aquin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bientot Marche publique de Petite Riviere de Nippes

Hotels in Aquin

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Aldy
Jardins Sur Mer
Le Canadien Hôtel

Restaurants in Aquin

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

cacoune bar boutique
Complex Nenette Market - Bar-Rato-Cybercafe
Garry Bar Restaurant
Gladys Bar Restaurant
Lolo Bar
Melimelo Boutique
Paulo Glace & Poule
Rainbow club
Restaurant De La Place
Tina Bar Restaurant

Cafes in Aquin

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deenet Cyber Cafe

Monuments in Aquin

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saint Thomas

Gas Stations in Aquin

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HT #1070008273
HT #1070008843
Station Texaco Dieu y pourvoira

Banks in Aquin

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque Nationale de Crédit
Tet Fret Bank
Uni Transfer
Western Union

Airports Near Aquin

5 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aquin

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centre de Reunion de la mission Euang du Christmas D'Aquin
eglise + ecole mebsh
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise Baptiste
Église Baptiste
Eglise Baptiste De Duverger
Eglise Christiniste de Vieux Bourgs - MEC
Eglise De Dieu De La Prophetie
Eglise De Dieu De La saintete
Eglise Ministere Christ Ambassadeur
Eglise Saint Antoine
Eglise Sainte Hélène
Mission eglise Baptiste de Debas
Mission Evangélique du Christianisme
Saint Thomas
Sal Wayom Temwen Jewova
Sanctuaire de Croix Calvaire

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 Aquin

What is the population of Aquin?

Aquin has a population of 5,246 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 259.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aquin?

Aquin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches.

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