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Bahon, Haiti

Nord · Haiti

Bahon is a small town in Nord, Haiti with a population of 1,618. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,618 Population 18/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
67.6 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Bahon

Bahon, sometimes called Bohon, is a commune in Grande-Rivière-du-Nord Arrondissement in the Nord, department of Haiti. It is located on the Grand Rivière du Nord (river). It was formerly located on the railroad south from Cap-Haïtien.

People

Population1,618
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain67.6 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Population1,618
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Coordinates19.4696°, -72.1147°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation67.6 inches (1,718 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bahon

Bahon is a small town in Haiti (Nord) with a population of 1,618. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.6 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Bahon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above Haiti avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area89.4 sq mi (231.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates19.4696°N, 72.1147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.6"
78% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 124 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 140 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 148 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 121 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 140 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 141 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 129 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 145 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 81 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 126 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 143 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 147 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 124 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 116 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 116 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 133 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 191 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 209 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 82 km
2017 Irma Category 5 184 km
2017 Maria Category 3 255 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 230 km
2011 Irene Category 3 167 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 166 km
2008 Ike Category 4 171 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 223 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 169 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 292 km
2001 Iris Category 1 286 km
1998 Georges Category 3 52 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 264 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 273 km
1987 Emily Category 3 83 km
1985 Kate Category 2 239 km
1980 Allen Category 5 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 32 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 121 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 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 74°F (24°C) 2.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
May 76°F (25°C) 10.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in

Bahon has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Bahon

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole national montagne noire - - - -
Ecole Jéhovah Giré de Bailly - - - -
Ecole Nationale de Bailly - - - -
Ecole conservatrice - - - -
Ecole AEM de Baille - - - -
Ecole Notre Dame de Bailly - - - -
Ecole conservatrice de Bailly - - - -
Agneau de Dieu - - - -
Ecole Conservatrice - - - -
Foyer Evangelique Baptiste - - - -
College Adventiste de Bahon - - - -
Ecole La Foi Apostolique - - - -
Ecole St Joseph - - - -
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Museums in Bahon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chateau des pelerins Night Club

Libraries in Bahon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de l'EFACAP0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque du CLAC0.0
CLAC0.0

Farmers Markets in Bahon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
cheche la vie
Marché Artisanal
Marche Bahon
Marché Cité Reziyé
Marché de Bohoc
Marche de Bois d'homme
Marché de La Victoire
Marché de Paincroix
Marche de Ranquitte
Marché de Saint-Raphaël
Marché de Trou-du-Nord
Marché du Quarter Acul-Samedi
Marche Garde Baptiste
Marché Limonade
Marché Poisson
Marche public
Marché régional de Limonade
Marché Terrier-Rouge
Palan
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Restaurants in Bahon

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saint Rock Petit Restaurant

Stadiums & Teams in Bahon

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Airports Near Bahon

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium Airport
Dajabon Airport-Small Airport
Hinche Airport-Small Airport
Monte Cristi Airport-Small Airport
Ouanaminthe Airport-Small Airport
Phaeton Airport-Small Airport
Pignon Airport-Small Airport
Walterio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bahon

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agneau de Dieu
Eglise Adventiste de Bahon
Eglise AEM de Baille
Eglise Baptiste Conservatrice de Bahon
Eglise Baptiste Haitienne
Eglise Baptiste Haïtienne
Eglise Baptiste Jérusaalem
Eglise Catholique
Eglise Catholique de Bahon
Eglise Conservatrice
Eglise Conservatrice de Bailly
Eglise Jéhovah Giré de Bailly
Eglise La Foi Apostolique
Eglise Nouvelle Vision
L'Eglise Baptiste Pasteur Samson Joseph de Cadino
L'eglise Cartholique Bonami
L'Eglise Chretienne de Cadino
Temple Adventiste du 7ème Jour

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Elevation
171 m (561 ft)
Area
76.4 km² (29.5 mi²)

🇭🇹 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 Bahon

What is the population of Bahon?

Bahon has a population of 1,618 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 89.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bahon?

Bahon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.6 inches.

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