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Chambellan, Haiti

Grand'Anse · Haiti

Chambellan is a small town in Grand'Anse, Haiti with a population of 1,397. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,397 Population 18/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
68.9 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Chambellan

Chambellan is a commune in the Jérémie Arrondissement, in the Grand'Anse department of Haiti. It has 26,459 inhabitants in 2015.

People

Population1,397
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain68.9 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population1,397
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates18.5504°, -74.3132°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceGrand'Anse
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation68.9 inches (1,750 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chambellan

Chambellan is a small town in Haiti (Grand'Anse) with a population of 1,397. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Chambellan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Haiti avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area77.5 sq mi (200.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.5504°N, 74.3132°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.96"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 6, 2023.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 89 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 29 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 134 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 103 km
Feb 12, 2010 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.3 145 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 73 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 147 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 35 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 78 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 107 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 62 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 136 km
Sep 30, 2016 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.0 149 km
Jun 6, 2023 Haiti region M4.9 19 km
Aug 14, 2021 6 km SE of Baradères, Haiti M4.9 77 km
Jan 27, 2010 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 149 km
Aug 14, 2021 6 km WNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M4.8 79 km
Apr 28, 1990 4 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 149 km
Jan 25, 2010 11 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 143 km
Aug 15, 2021 10 km NW of Baradères, Haiti M4.8 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 253 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 221 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 185 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 275 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 17 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 216 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 44 km
2008 Ike Category 4 274 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 167 km
2007 Dean Category 4 195 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 251 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 123 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 249 km
2001 Iris Category 1 187 km
1998 Georges Category 1 114 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 119 km
1980 Allen Category 5 72 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake 2,248 90 km
1887 MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS Earthquake 128 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 102 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in

Chambellan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Chambellan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Chrétien
École de Chainault
École de Dec
école national de Désormaux
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Libraries in Chambellan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française de Jérémie0.0
Bibliothèque Nationale Stenio Vincent0.0

Farmers Markets in Chambellan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maché de Nan Sevre
Marché de Bois Delais
Marché des Anglais

Clinics in Chambellan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sant Sante (Mission Mennonite en Haiti)

Airports Near Chambellan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antoine-Simon International AirportCYAMedium Airport
Jérémie AirportJEEMedium Airport
Dame-Marie AirportSmall Airport
Île-à-Vache International AirportSmall Airport
Port-Salut AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chambellan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Adventiste
Église Catholique

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 Chambellan

What is the population of Chambellan?

Chambellan has a population of 1,397 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chambellan?

Chambellan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches.

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