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Cerca la Source, Haiti

Centre · Haiti

Cerca la Source is a small town in Centre, Haiti with a population of 2,792. Elevation: 1,214 ft (370 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,792 Population 24/sq mi density
1,214 ft Elevation 370 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
62.4 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Cerca la Source

Cerca la Source

Cerca-la-Source is a commune in the Cerca-la-Source Arrondissement, in the Centre department of Haiti.

People

Population2,792
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain62.4 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population2,792
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Coordinates19.1670°, -71.7902°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceCentre
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation62.4 inches (1,584 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerca la Source

Cerca la Source is a small town in Haiti (Centre) with a population of 2,792. The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet (370 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Cerca la Source has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,214 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Haiti avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Area115.8 sq mi (299.9 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates19.1670°N, 71.7902°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 115 km
Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 135 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 136 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 137 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 147 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 110 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 112 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 140 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 138 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 127 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 144 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 114 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 140 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 126 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 149 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 144 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 124 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 145 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 235 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 208 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 102 km
2017 Irma Category 5 206 km
2017 Maria Category 3 256 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 264 km
2011 Irene Category 3 175 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 211 km
2008 Ike Category 4 205 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 266 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 159 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 270 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 296 km
2001 Iris Category 1 256 km
1998 Georges Category 3 38 km
1996 Hortense Category 2 256 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 253 km
1987 Emily Category 3 36 km
1985 Kate Category 2 271 km
1980 Allen Category 5 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 78 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 111 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 92 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 9.0 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in

Cerca la Source has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Cerca la Source

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Communautaire Bon Berger - - - -
Ecole Nationale St Jean - - - -
Collège Guillaune de Batasse - - - -
Collège mixte Bon Berger - - - -
Ecole Catholique St-Michel - - - -
Ecole Communautaire - - - -
Ecole Maranatha - - - -
École Nationale de Laguadabier - - - -
Ecole Nationnale - - - -
Ecole Presbytérienne - - - -
Ecole - - - -
Lycée Stenio Vincent - - - -
Ecole Adventiste - - - -
Ecole Nationale de Saltadére - - - -
Ecole Communautaire Oswal Durand - - - -
Ecole Communautaire - - - -
Ecole Communautaire - - - -
Ecole Communautaire - - - -
Ecole Communautaire - - - -
Ecole Episcopale Saint-Marc - - - -
Ecole Episcopale St-Pierre - - - -
Ecole Nationale - - - -
Ecole Nationale - - - -
Ecole Nationale - - - -
Ecole Privée - - - -
Ecole Nationale de Loranet - - - -
Ecole Nationale de Biassou - - - -
Ecole Baptiste Conservatrice - - - -
Ecole Bon Berger - - - -
Ecole Bon Samaritin Nan Cocoyer - - - -
Ecole Communautaire Avenir du Christ - - - -
Ecole Communautaire Bon Berger - - - -
Ecole Communautaire Bon Berger - - - -
Ecole Communautaire Eben-Ezer - - - -
Ecole Communautaire Eben-Ezer - - - -
Ecole Communautaire Maranatha - - - -
Ecole Communautaire Soleil d'Afrique - - - -
Ecole Communautaire - - - -
Ecole Communautaire - - - -
Collège Protestant - - - -
Ecole Nationale de Corossi 2 - - - -
Ecole Nationale - - - -
Ecole Nationale - - - -
Ecole Nationale - - - -
Ecole Nationale - - - -
Ecole - - - -
École Nationale de Cerca La Source - - - -
Église Baptiste de Pacasse - - - -
Efacap de Saltadère - - - -
École Nationale de Lamielle - - - -
Ecole Bethesda - - - -
Ecole Eben-Ezer - - - -
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Libraries in Cerca la Source

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerca la Source

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Biassou
Marché de Cerca-la-Source
Marché de La Victoire
Marché de Los Cacaos
Marché de Paincroix
Marché de Saltadère
Marche de Thomassique
Marché de Tilory
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado de Bánica
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Cerca la Source

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge 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
Piloto Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De La Maguana Airport-Small Airport
Walterio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerca la Source

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise AEM
Eglise Baptiste
Eglise Baptiste
Eglise Baptiste AEM
Eglise Baptiste Conservatrice
Eglise Bon Berger
Eglise Catholique
Eglise Catholique
Eglise de Dieu
Eglise de Dieu de Saint
Eglise de l'Armée Céleste
Eglise Episcopale
Eglise Maranatha
Eglise Protestante
Eglise Protestante
Eglise Protestante
Eglise Protestante
Eglise Protestante AEM
Eglise Protestante Luthérienne Baptiste
Eglise St Francois d'Assise
Première Eglise Baptiste

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 Cerca la Source

What is the population of Cerca la Source?

Cerca la Source has a population of 2,792 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 115.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerca la Source?

Cerca la Source has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches.

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