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Chantal, Haiti

Sud · Haiti

Chantal is a small town in Sud, Haiti with a population of 1,848. Elevation: 184 ft (56 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,848 Population 18/sq mi density
184 ft Elevation 56 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
79.7 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Chantal

Chantal is a commune in the Les Cayes Arrondissement, in the Sud department of Haiti.
It has 34,121 inhabitants.

People

Population1,848
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain79.7 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Population1,848
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Coordinates18.2017°, -73.8896°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceSud
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation79.7 inches (2,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chantal

Chantal is a small town in Haiti (Sud) with a population of 1,848. The city sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 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 79.7 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Chantal 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 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 184 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 Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area104.2 sq mi (269.8 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.2017°N, 73.8896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.7"
110% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 50 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 142 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 119 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 115 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 106 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 30 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 148 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 115 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 111 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 108 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 65 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 147 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 51 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 116 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 107 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 70 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 34 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 70 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 105 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 56 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 4 238 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 197 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 231 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 284 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 45 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 274 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 102 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 116 km
2007 Dean Category 4 162 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 192 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 126 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 239 km
2001 Iris Category 1 145 km
1998 Georges Category 1 137 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 101 km
1987 Emily Category 1 267 km
1980 Allen Category 5 46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 316,000 146 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 49 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 67 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 57 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, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 15.6 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in
December 74°F (24°C) 3.1 in

Chantal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.6") and January the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Chantal

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Sainte Thérése - - - -
Ecole Primaire Mixte De Guyou - - - -
Massilllon Coicou - - - -
St Néré Martin - - - -
Ecole Nationale Guilloux - - - -
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Libraries in Chantal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibleothect les Raunes de la dignite0.0
Bibliothèque la page du livre0.0
Bibliothèque Municipa De Cavaillon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Des Cayes0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale des Cayes0.0
Imprimerie le Goeland0.0
Les Cayes Library0.0
Library Pa La Foi0.0

Farmers Markets in Chantal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Imamacule Depot
Marché de Bois Delais
Marché Ducis
Marché public
Marche Public et Communal de Chantal
Marché Valère

Airports Near Chantal

5 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chantal

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Du Christ De Savanette
Fraternité de Beraud
St Cornetie
Tabernacle Eben ezer De Guilloux

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 Chantal

What is the population of Chantal?

Chantal has a population of 1,848 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 104.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chantal?

Chantal 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 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.7 inches.

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