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Caracol, Haiti

Nord-Est · Haiti

Caracol is a small town in Nord-Est, Haiti with a population of 1,549. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,549 Population 23/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Caracol

Caracol is a commune in the Trou-du-Nord Arrondissement, in the Nord-Est department of Haiti. It has 6,236 inhabitants.

People

Population1,549
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,549
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates19.6927°, -72.0173°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord-Est
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,410 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Caracol

Caracol is a small town in Haiti (Nord-Est) with a population of 1,549. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 55.5 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Caracol 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 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Haiti avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area68.5 sq mi (177.3 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates19.6927°N, 72.0173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 141 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 148 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 115 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 83 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 143 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 143 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 137 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 120 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 143 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 139 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 57 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 66 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 128 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 53 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 141 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 37 km
May 1, 2008 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti M4.6 89 km
Jul 23, 2005 14 km E of Luperón, Dominican Republic M4.6 127 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.6 143 km
Oct 15, 2003 4 km SSE of Villa Bisonó, Dominican Republic M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 172 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 185 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 56 km
2017 Irma Category 5 158 km
2017 Maria Category 3 230 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 239 km
2011 Irene Category 3 141 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 169 km
2008 Ike Category 4 145 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 203 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 195 km
2004 Frances Category 4 282 km
1998 Georges Category 3 78 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 241 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 300 km
1987 Emily Category 3 94 km
1985 Kate Category 2 213 km
1980 Allen Category 5 282 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 20 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 148 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in

Caracol has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Caracol

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Presbytérale Sainte-Elisabeth de Caracol
École Mixte Ephrata de Caracol
École Baptiste Mixte de Caracol
École Nationale de Jacquesyl
Jardin Fleuri des Tout-Petits
Institut l'Harche de Noé
Ecole Notre-Dame de la Mercie
Ecole Adventiste de Jacquesyl
Ecole Baptiste de l'Espoir
Notre-Dame de la merci /Ecole Presbytérale
Ecole Nationale De Cahesse
Ecole Presbyterale Sainte Elizabeth de Caracol
École Nationale Mixte de Caracol
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Museums in Caracol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph

Libraries in Caracol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque du CLAC0.0
Bibliotheque Grand d'Etre Communautaire0.0
CLAC0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Caracol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
cheche la vie
Maché Chabon
Mache Kay Pierre
Marché
Marché Artisanal
Marche Bahon
Marché Cité Reziyé
Marché Cluny
Marché de Petite-Anse
Marché de Trou-du-Nord
Marché du Quarter Acul-Samedi
Marché Limonade
Marché Poisson
Marché Public
Marché Public
Marché public de Fort-Liberté
Marché Public Fort-Liberté
Marché régional de Limonade
Marché Terrier-Rouge
Palan
Place Toussaint Louverture
ti mache pep la
Tourist Market

Restaurants in Caracol

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bada Fish Restaurant
Bon gout Shalom
Chilo Pica Pollo
La familia bar
Liline Bar Restaurant
Restaurant
restaurent

Clinics in Caracol

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Santé Sainte Elizabethe

Bus Stations in Caracol

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NRECA

Breweries in Caracol

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jus Sapito
L'Elernel est Grand depot Boisson
Usine de transformation Fruits (Jus Sapito )

Stadiums & Teams in Caracol

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Caracol

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Phaeton AirportSmall Airport
Pignon AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caracol

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Adventiste de Jacquesyl
Eglise Anglicane de cracol
Église Baptiste de Caracol
Église Baptiste de Garde-Mombin
Église Baptiste de Jacquesyl
Eglise Baptiste de Jacquesyl
Église Baptiste de Sidon
Église Baptiste des Rachetés
Eglise Baptiste des Rachetés
Église Catholique Notre-Dame de la Merciel
Église chrétienne
Eglise du Christ
Eglise Episcopale de caracol
église musulmane
Eglise Sainte-Elisabeth de Caracol
Prebystere
Temple Adventiste

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 Caracol

What is the population of Caracol?

Caracol has a population of 1,549 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 68.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caracol?

Caracol 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 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

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