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Dame-Marie, Haiti

Grand'Anse · Haiti

Dame-Marie is a small city in Grand'Anse, Haiti with a population of 6,036. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

6,036 Population 108/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
72.1 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Dame-Marie

Dame-Marie

Dame-Marie is a small seaside commune located on the western tip of Haiti, in the arrondissement of Anse-d'Hainault, in the Grand'Anse department of Haiti. The municipality's population according to the 2015 census is 38,747 inhabitants. Unlike other cities in Haiti, nearly all the roads in Dame Marie are paved. Dame Marie is relatively well-developed and has an association for most of the existing trades and professions. Agriculture and fishing are the economic mainstays in the community. The land and sea do offer much potential, but profit margins are barely beyond sustenance due to outmoded equipment, lack of proper storage and poor transportation.

People

Population6,036
Density108/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain72.1 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population6,036
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates18.5611°, -74.4217°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceGrand'Anse
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation72.1 inches (1,832 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dame-Marie

Dame-Marie is a small city in Haiti (Grand'Anse) with a population of 6,036. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.1 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Dame-Marie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Haiti avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area55.6 sq mi (144.1 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates18.5611°N, 74.4217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 100 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 39 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 139 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 115 km
Feb 12, 2010 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.3 144 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 85 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 90 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 43 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 119 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 73 km
Sep 30, 2016 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.0 147 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 147 km
Jun 6, 2023 Haiti region M4.9 25 km
Aug 14, 2021 6 km SE of Baradères, Haiti M4.9 88 km
Aug 14, 2021 6 km WNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M4.8 90 km
Aug 15, 2021 10 km NW of Baradères, Haiti M4.8 74 km
Aug 18, 2021 11 km NNE of Saint-Louis du Sud, Haiti M4.7 99 km
Apr 8, 2022 21 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M4.7 42 km
Aug 14, 2021 Haiti region M4.7 82 km
Aug 14, 2021 8 km WNW of Baradères, Haiti M4.7 75 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 4 243 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 217 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 182 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 281 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 22 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 205 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 33 km
2008 Ike Category 4 275 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 179 km
2007 Dean Category 4 196 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 260 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 118 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 241 km
2001 Iris Category 1 187 km
1998 Georges Category 1 118 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 118 km
1980 Allen Category 5 65 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 2,248 101 km
1887 MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS Earthquake 127 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 113 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in

Dame-Marie has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Dame-Marie

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École St Georges
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Farmers Markets in Dame-Marie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maché de Nan Sevre

Hotels in Dame-Marie

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lambi

Restaurants in Dame-Marie

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bon Gabay

Airports Near Dame-Marie

4 airports within the area.

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

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 Dame-Marie

What is the population of Dame-Marie?

Dame-Marie has a population of 6,036 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 55.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dame-Marie?

Dame-Marie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.1 inches.

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