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Désarmes, Haiti

Artibonite · Haiti

Désarmes is a small city in Artibonite, Haiti with a population of 15,594. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,594 Population 100/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
59.9 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Désarmes

Desarmes – miasto w Haiti (Artibonite). W 2009 roku liczyło 33 672 mieszkańców. Ośrodek przemysłowy.

People

Population15,594
Density100/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population15,594
Population Density100 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates18.9935°, -72.3906°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceArtibonite
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Désarmes

Désarmes is a small city in Haiti (Artibonite) with a population of 15,594. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Climate in Désarmes

Désarmes has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 688 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 18.5° / 32.7° 12.7
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 18.7° / 33.9° 28.7
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 19.3° / 34.9° 22.5
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 20.7° / 35.8° 26.3
May 28.3°C / 83°F 23.2° / 36.2° 47.2
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 23.9° / 37° 65.5
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 24.1° / 37.4° 67.9
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 24.2° / 37.2° 77.6
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 24° / 36.4° 107.2
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 22.5° / 35.4° 53.6
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 20.2° / 34.1° 134.2
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 19.4° / 32.1° 45.2
Désarmes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Haiti avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area156.0 sq mi (404.0 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates18.9935°N, 72.3906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 131 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 64 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 79 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 78 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 88 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 62 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 80 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 81 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 100 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 148 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 85 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 67 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 116 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 137 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 84 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 91 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 84 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 77 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 111 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 228 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 267 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 140 km
2017 Irma Category 5 242 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 202 km
2011 Irene Category 3 227 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 169 km
2008 Ike Category 4 227 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 270 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 108 km
2007 Dean Category 4 287 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 235 km
2001 Iris Category 1 234 km
1998 Georges Category 2 31 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 215 km
1987 Emily Category 3 94 km
1985 Kate Category 1 291 km
1980 Allen Category 5 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 87 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 62 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 132 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 114 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 127 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 7.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 8.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Désarmes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Désarmes

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Lumiere de La Chapelle - - - -
Noyau Du Savoir - - - -
Père Jean Marie Vincent - - - -
Ecole Nationale de Desarmes - - - -
Ecole Presbyterale Saint-François Xavier de Desarmes - - - -
Kay Latou - - - -
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Radio Stations near Désarmes

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Konpa Mizik konpa MP3 112 kbps
Men Konpa - MP3 192 kbps
KONPA MIX RADIO! - MP3 128 kbps
Radio St Charles FM - MP3
Ananda Marga Haiti mantra, spiritual discourses MP3
Radyo Tipiti world music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Humilite cultural news, gospel music AAC
Radio Bonpounou - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tele Eclair - MP3
Radio Kiskeya - MP3
Radio Jamesen Show variety MP3
Radio Television Supreme (RTVS) - MP3
Radio Scoop FM talk show AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Lumiere Haiti gospel MP3
Radio 4VEH - MP3
Radi Macaya news MP3

Libraries in Désarmes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Communautaire de Deschapelles0.0
Bibliothèque de L'amitié0.0
Bibliotheque de Petit Bois0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Pradel Pompilus0.0
C.A.C.P.S0.0

Farmers Markets in Désarmes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mache en fer
Marché d'Arcahaie
Marché de Williamson
Market

Restaurants in Désarmes

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coron Bar Resto

Gas Stations in Désarmes

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

National Nicado Ent.

Banks in Désarmes

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Populaire Desarmes

Airports Near Désarmes

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge Airport
Anse-a-Galets Airport-Small Airport
Anse-Rouge Airport-Small Airport
Dajabon Airport-Small Airport
Fond-des-Blancs Airport-Small Airport
Hinche Airport-Small Airport
Ouanaminthe Airport-Small Airport
Phaeton Airport-Small Airport
Pignon Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Désarmes

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ecole Evangelique d'Haïti de Desarmes (EEHD)
Eglise Apostolique de J.C. des armes
Eglise Evangélique Baptiste
Eglise la Foi Apostolique
Eglise Saint Francois de Xavier

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 Désarmes

What is the population of Désarmes?

Désarmes has a population of 15,594 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 156.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Désarmes?

Désarmes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

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