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Cayes-Jacmel, Haiti
Sud-Est · Haiti
Cayes-Jacmel is a small town in Sud-Est, Haiti with a population of 1,609. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Cayes-Jacmel
Cayes-Jacmel is a commune in the Jacmel Arrondissement, in the Sud-Est department of Haiti.
It has 40,348 inhabitants. Cayes-Jacmel is down the road from Cyvadier and home to a lovely public beach and has a remarkable farmers market. The town is also home to amazing artists and artisans, including work in meticulously created miniature ships. The region's hydroelectric plant is nearby.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,609 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2311°, -72.3955° |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
| Country | 🇭🇹 Haiti |
| State / Province | Sud-Est |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.7 inches (1,363 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cayes-Jacmel
Cayes-Jacmel is a small town in Haiti (Sud-Est) with a population of 1,609. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.7 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above Haiti avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 201.9 sq mi (522.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2311°N, 72.3955°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 29 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 116 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 32 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Cayes-Jacmel has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.1").
Schools in Cayes-Jacmel
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| formation primaire de tavette | — | — | — | — |
| ECOLE NATIONALE MORIJA | — | — | — | — |
| Joie D'Espoir Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| ecole nationale de cap_rouge | — | — | — | — |
| ecole nationale de gaillard | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Baptiste Bhetanie | — | — | — | — |
| ecole baptiste bhetanie | — | — | — | — |
| ecole la providence | — | — | — | — |
| ecole mixte lamercie | — | — | — | — |
| Institution Chretienne Orthodoxe Saint Augustin | — | — | — | — |
| ecole primaire de grand savannne | — | — | — | — |
| centre d'etudes justin martyr | — | — | — | — |
| centre d'etudes succès auguste(cesa) | — | — | — | — |
| filsccam | — | — | — | — |
| École Nationale de Cayes Jacmel | — | — | — | — |
| les bambinos | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Yves et Saint Joachin | — | — | — | — |
| lycee wolson chancy de cayes jacmel | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cayes-Jacmel
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men Konpa | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Konpa Mizik | konpa | MP3 112 kbps | |
| Radio Vision 2000 Sud Est 90.9 FM | music variety | AAC | |
| Radio St Charles FM | — | MP3 | |
| KONPA MIX RADIO! | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ananda Marga Haiti | mantra, spiritual discourses | MP3 | |
| Radyo Tipiti | world music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Boursiquot's FM 101.7 | musica, news | AAC | |
| Radio Television Supreme (RTVS) | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Jamesen Show | variety | MP3 | |
| Radio Kiskeya | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Tele Eclair | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Bonpounou | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Humilite | cultural news, gospel music | AAC | |
| Radio Mille Colombes FM | musica, sport | AAC | |
| Radio Lumiere Haiti | gospel | MP3 | |
| Radio Scoop FM | talk show | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio 4VEH | — | MP3 | |
| Radi Macaya | news | MP3 |
Museums in Cayes-Jacmel
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| maison de tourisme |
Libraries in Cayes-Jacmel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteque Communautaire de Bellevue | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale Roussan Camille | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cayes-Jacmel
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kajak Marche | |||||
| Marche Bienuanir | |||||
| Marche de Fermathe | |||||
| Marche de Fermathe | |||||
| Marche de Fermathe | |||||
| Marche de Fermathe | |||||
| Marché de Marbial | |||||
| Marche Depost | |||||
| Marche Kanyet | |||||
| Marche La Croix | |||||
| Marche Marigot | |||||
| Marche Peredo | |||||
| Marche Savanne Du Bois | |||||
| Marche Timiska | |||||
| Marche Tipokan | |||||
| Marche Verjon | |||||
| Market |
Hotels in Cayes-Jacmel
7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cayes-Jacmel
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cayes-Jacmel
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cayes-Jacmel
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cayes-Jacmel
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | Large Airport |
| Jacmel Airport | JAK | Medium Airport |
| Anse-a-Galets Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fond-des-Blancs Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cayes-Jacmel
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Adventiste | |
| eglise apostolique de jesus christ | |
| eglise baptiste | |
| eglise baptiste bhétanie | |
| Eglise Bethanie de oban | |
| Eglise cite fidel de Oban | |
| eglise de dieu de la prophetie de cyvadier | |
| Eglise de Dieu de la Sainte tabernacle , Union Gospel | |
| Eglise de Dieu la foi appostolique | |
| Église de Verjon | |
| Église du Nazaréen | |
| eglise kris capab | |
| eglise milot | |
| eglise saintete de gaillard | |
| eglise vierge miracle des cayes jacmel | |
| salle royaume des temoins de jehovah | |
| st yves | |
| Temple vaudou | |
| vierge miracle |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Cayes-Jacmel?
Cayes-Jacmel has a population of 1,609 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 201.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cayes-Jacmel?
Cayes-Jacmel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.7 inches.