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Dessalines, Haiti
Artibonite · Haiti
Dessalines is a small city in Artibonite, Haiti with a population of 12,288. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Dessalines
Dessalines usually referred to as Marchand-Dessalines, is a commune in the Artibonite department of Haiti. It is named after Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first ruler and emperor of independent Haiti.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,288 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.2618°, -72.5161° |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
| Country | 🇭🇹 Haiti |
| State / Province | Artibonite |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.7 inches (856 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dessalines
Dessalines is a small city in Haiti (Artibonite) with a population of 12,288. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.
Climate in Dessalines
Dessalines has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jul (28°C), the coldest is Jan (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Haiti avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 253.2 sq mi (655.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2618°N, 72.5161°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 64 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 90 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | — | 2,248 | 139 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in |
Dessalines has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.4").
Schools in Dessalines
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Nationale de Acul basse Terre | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Jean Léopold Dominique | — | — | — | — |
| ecole nationale de l'estere | — | — | — | — |
| ecole nationale de l'estere | — | — | — | — |
| ecole nationale de l'estere | — | — | — | — |
| ecole nationale de l'estere | — | — | — | — |
| College Jean Ducamel Derosema | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole nationale de Niel | — | — | — | — |
| institution,mixte,le,louverturien,de,villard | — | — | — | — |
| ecole,adventiste,de,villard | — | — | — | — |
| institution,mixte,la,providence,de villard | — | — | — | — |
| Etzer Orphelinat | — | — | — | — |
| Le 7 lester ecole | — | — | — | — |
| LE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Le 2 ecole national mapou | — | — | — | — |
| Grand salin 1 Foyer divin de Danache | — | — | — | — |
| ecole national de Oge | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole communautaire Freres Unis | — | — | — | — |
| Institution Mixte Peavey | — | — | — | — |
| Institution Mixte Joseph Dukenn Pierre | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Nationale de Grand-Rac | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Mixte la Reference | — | — | — | — |
| College Mixte Elim | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Jacques 1er | — | — | — | — |
| Institution Mixte La Providence | — | — | — | — |
| Institution Mixte Etzer Vilaire | — | — | — | — |
| institution mixte presbytherale Claire Lumiere de dessalines | — | — | — | — |
| Institution Mixte Immacculée de Dessalines | — | — | — | — |
| You make info english school | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole presbyterale congreganiste de l'estere | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole Nationale Jacques 1er | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Dessalines
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espace probable Musee Taino | ||||
| Mussee Fracketienne |
Libraries in Dessalines
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Communautaire de Deschapelles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de L'amitié | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'École Nationale de Moreau | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothque Pikliz Plikliz | 0.0 | |||||
| CLAC | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie | 0.0 | |||||
| Rose Vierge Jean Paul | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dessalines
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Bèf | |||||
| Mache chabon | |||||
| Mache en fer | |||||
| Marché Communal de Desdunes | |||||
| Marche Garde Baptiste |
Hotels in Dessalines
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dessalines
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dessalines
6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dessalines
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dessalines
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dessalines
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dessalines
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dessalines
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Haitien International Airport | CAP | Large Airport |
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | Large Airport |
| Port-de-Paix Airport | PAX | Medium Airport |
| Anse-a-Galets Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Anse-Rouge Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hinche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Phaeton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pignon Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dessalines
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Band Of Brothers | |
| Caristin Bossou | |
| Cathédrale Sainte-Claire | |
| Eglise Baptiste Armee du Christ de Boission | |
| Eglise Baptiste de Grand-Rac | |
| Eglise de Dellemeche | |
| Église de Dieu | |
| Eglise de Dieu en Christ | |
| Eglise de Dieu en Christ | |
| Église Nazaréenne de Dessalines | |
| Tabernacle des Activités de Dieu |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Haiti
20 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Dessalines?
Dessalines has a population of 12,288 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 253.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dessalines?
Dessalines has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.