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Arcahaie, Haiti

Nord-Ouest · Haiti

Arcahaie is a small town in Nord-Ouest, Haiti with a population of 4,119. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,119 Population 23/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
52.4 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Arcahaie

Arcahaie

Arcahaie is a commune in the Arcahaie Arrondissement, in the Ouest department of Haiti. In 2015, the commune had 130,306 inhabitants.

People

Population4,119
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain52.4 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population4,119
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates19.8167°, -72.9167°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord-Ouest
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation52.4 inches (1,330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arcahaie

Arcahaie is a small town in Haiti (Nord-Ouest) with a population of 4,119. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Arcahaie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Haiti avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area177.9 sq mi (460.8 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates19.8167°N, 72.9167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 16, 2023.

Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 84 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 12 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 148 km
Jan 25, 2010 11 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 148 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 120 km
Apr 29, 1990 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti M4.7 91 km
Jan 12, 2010 12 km N of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 143 km
Jan 17, 2010 9 km NNW of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 146 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 56 km
Jan 13, 2010 11 km WNW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.7 150 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.6 148 km
Jan 15, 2010 7 km NNE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.6 148 km
May 1, 2008 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti M4.6 12 km
Jun 5, 1998 50 km SSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M4.6 86 km
Feb 17, 2018 34 km NNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M4.6 132 km
Apr 29, 2020 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba M4.6 136 km
Feb 4, 2010 Haiti region M4.6 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 11 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.6 145 km
Jan 26, 2022 8 km N of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M4.5 145 km
Jan 24, 2010 1 km W of Léogâne, Haiti M4.5 148 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
2024 Oscar Category 1 124 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 256 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 79 km
2017 Irma Category 5 181 km
2017 Maria Category 3 295 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 145 km
2011 Irene Category 3 161 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 74 km
2008 Ike Category 4 132 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 191 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 178 km
1998 Georges Category 2 70 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 292 km
1987 Emily Category 3 174 km
1985 Kate Category 2 201 km
1980 Allen Category 5 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in

Arcahaie has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Arcahaie

52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Communautaire de Bambou
Ecole Mixte Antoine Dupré
Ecole Boisrond Tonnerre de Boulage I
Ecole Communautaire de Grand Fond
Ecole National de Boulage
Ecole National de Grand Fon
Ecole Conservatrice de Boulanger
Ecole Conservatrice de Gouane
Ecole Baptiste Emmanuel
Ecole Saint Michel
Ecole Nationale de Cavase
Ecole Trois graces
Ecole Baptiste de Flanette
Ecole Toussaint Louverture
Ecole Nationale Pilette
Ecole Savanette
Ecole Baptiste Conservatrice de YaYa
Ecole Communautaire de Odige
Ecole Mixte Raphael de YaYa
Ecole Baptiste Conservatrice de Vincent
Ecole Toussaint Louverture de Koukou
École nationale de Vye_Joupas
Ecole Communautaire de Cadupain
Ecole la Renaissance de Brunel
Hibiscus de Port-de-paix. (chalet)
Ecole nationale de Beauchamps
Ecole Nationale de Colombier
Ecole Nationale de Tenter
Ecole Nationale de Chapineau
ecole baptiste conservatrice lasalle de tenter
Ecole Sainte therese de Caluc
Ecole Nationale de Beauchamps
Ecole Bon Berger de Cavase
Ecole Nationale de Carre
Ecole Nationale de Monbette
Ecole Adventiste de Beauchamps
Ecole Baptiste Emmanuel de Beauchamps
Ecole Nationale de Dupin
Ecole Communautaire de Desjardins
Ecole Mixte Jean Jacques Dessalines
Ecole 2 Bons Amis de Colombier
Ecole Nationale Lorencie
Ecole Baptiste Conservatrice de Dissalaise
Ecole Communautaire Eben Ezer
Ecole Baptiste Bethesda de Moulin
Ecole Nationale Maranatha de Moulin
Ecole Communautaire de Grand Carreau
Ecole Salem de Tente
Ecole Nationale de La Plaine
Ecole Evangelique UEBH
Ecole Henry Christophe de Saline Mayette
Ecole Nazareen
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Farmers Markets in Arcahaie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Bois Chandelles
Marche public de Beauchamps
Marche public de Beauchamps (Nouvelle construction)
Marché Public de Gros-Morne
Marche Public de Tente
Station de Commerce
Station de Commerce

Hotels in Arcahaie

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eva Hotel

Restaurants in Arcahaie

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Evens Bar& Resto
Le combat Bar resto

Theme Parks in Arcahaie

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parc de Saline Mayette

Banks in Arcahaie

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kes Popile Fos Trankil Beauchamps

Airports Near Arcahaie

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium Airport
Anse-Rouge AirportSmall Airport
Môle-Saint-Nicolas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arcahaie

83 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ecole Adventiste de Bwa Goudou
Ecole Baptiste de Boulage I
Ecole Baptiste de Dupin
Eglise & Ecole Baptiste (UEBH) de Mayette
Eglise & Ecole Baptiste de Grand Fond
Eglise Adventiste de Beauchamps
Eglise Adventiste de Bwa Wouye
Eglise Adventiste de Carre
Eglise Adventiste de Colombier
Eglise Adventiste de Dupin
Eglise Adventiste de Koukou
Eglise Adventiste de Pilette
Eglise Adventiste de T- Fond
Eglise Adventiste de Vincent
Eglise Adventiste de Vion
Eglise Adventiste du reste de sa prospérité
Eglise Apostolique de Beauchamps
Eglise Baptiste Assemblee de la Grace
Eglise Baptiste Bethesda de Moulin
Eglise Baptiste conservatrice
Eglise Baptiste de Boulanger
Eglise Baptiste de Flanette
Eglise Baptiste de Fond Dante
Eglise Baptiste de Vye_Joupas
Eglise Baptiste Emmanuel
Eglise Baptiste Emmanuel
Eglise Baptiste Nazareth de Colombier
Eglise Baptiste Rock Solide
Église Baptistede Nan_Charles (Charles)
Eglise Bon Berger de Cavase
Eglise Branham
Eglise Branham de Maslin
Eglise Catholique de Brunel
Eglise Catholique de Caluc
Eglise Catholique de Grand Fond
Eglise Catholique de Pilette
Eglise Chretienne de Pilette
Eglise Chretienne de Pilette
Eglise Chrétienne de Saline Mayette
Eglise conservatrice Carre
Eglise Corps de Christ
Eglise de Dieu de Gothier
Eglise de Dieu de la Prophetie
Eglise de Dieu De Nan Francois
Eglise de Savanette
Eglise Eben Ezer de Bois de Sud
Eglise Evangelique UEBH
Eglise Gericho de Caluc
Eglise Mission Chretienne de Beauchamps
Eglise Mission Chretienne de Beauchamps
Eglise Morne Bethel de Palmis
Eglise Nazareen de Bagui
Eglise Nazareen de Mayete
Eglise Pentecostale de Cadupain
Eglise Saint Henry
Eglise Trois Graces
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil
Péristil (Mambo)
Temple de Vaudou de Caneau
Temple de Vaudou de Caneau
Temple de Vaudou de Caneau
Temple de Vaudou de Carre
Temple de Vaudou de Carre
Temple de Vaudou de Grand Rald
Temple de Vaudou de Magot
Temple de Vaudou de Morne Fouceau
Temple de Vaudou de Ti-Fond
Temple de Vaudou de Vye-Te

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 Arcahaie

What is the population of Arcahaie?

Arcahaie has a population of 4,119 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 177.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arcahaie?

Arcahaie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.4 inches.

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