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Fond des Blancs, Haiti

Sud · Haiti

Fond des Blancs is a small town in Sud, Haiti with a population of 2,653. Elevation: 994 ft (303 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,653 Population 9,475/sq mi density
994 ft Elevation 303 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.3 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Fond des Blancs

Fond-des-Blancs is a communal section located in the Sud department of Haiti in the Aquin Arrondissement. It is one of several communities of Polish Haitians, mixed-race descendants of Polish Legionnaires who originally fought with the French against the Haitian Revolution.

People

Population2,653
Density9,475/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.3 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Population2,653
Population Density9,475 / sq mi
Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Coordinates18.2778°, -73.1273°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceSud
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation55.3 inches (1,404 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fond des Blancs

Fond des Blancs is a small town in Haiti (Sud) with a population of 2,653. The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet (303 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Fond des Blancs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Haiti avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density9,475/sq mi
Coordinates18.2778°N, 73.1273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
45% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 5, 2025.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 41 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 62 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 38 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 36 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 26 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 103 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 68 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 35 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 32 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 118 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 29 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 66 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 30 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 62 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 26 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 35 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 67 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 118 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 28 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 3 296 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 224 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 258 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 244 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 124 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 169 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 40 km
2007 Dean Category 4 189 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 160 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 196 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 285 km
2001 Iris Category 1 153 km
1998 Georges Category 1 102 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 125 km
1987 Emily Category 3 189 km
1980 Allen Category 5 89 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 66 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake 2,248 39 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 36 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 50 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest

Fond des Blancs has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Fond des Blancs

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Saint Francois Xzavier
Ecole Kindergarten Lumiere
Exode Seconday School
Ecole Presbytérale Ave Maria
Salle Paroisse St.Francoise DE Fond e Blanc
Ecole Mixte St. Andre
Ecole Experience Parla Foi
L'Exode Secondary
Ecole Riviere Herard
École Nationale Saint Joseph de Pemerle
Ecole Preimiere Etzer Villarede
Ecole Evangelique Du Fond De Blanc
Ecole Armee Du Salut Puit Laurent
Ecole Mixed Frere Passion
Ecole Armée Du Salut
Ecole Martelly
Ecole Mixte Bon Samaritain De Guand
Lycée Saint Joseph
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Libraries in Fond des Blancs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Haiti Projects Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fond des Blancs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bientot Marche publique de Petite Riviere de Nippes
Vialet
Vialet

Banks in Fond des Blancs

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fonk Koze

Airports Near Fond des Blancs

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antoine-Simon International AirportCYAMedium Airport
Jacmel AirportJAKMedium Airport
Anse-a-Galets AirportSmall Airport
Fond-des-Blancs AirportSmall Airport
Île-à-Vache International AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fond des Blancs

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Armee Du Salute Church
Contendor De La Pharisee De Fond De Blanc
Dieu Un Christ
Ecole Bethel Adenac, Eglise Bethel Labady
Eglise Adventist De 7 em jou
Eglise Baptiste
Eglise Caye Ti L'Homme
Eglise Core De Christ
Eglise De Dieu
Eglise De Dieu De La Prophétie De Gurand
Eglise De Dieu De La Prophetie
Eglise Ebenezer Crael
Eglise Extension D'Oranger
Eglise Mission Union Chretienne de La Colline d'Aquin
Eglise Notre Dame Du Mont Caramel
Eglise Saint Francoise
Eglise Saint Francoise Exzavier
Eglise Temple Labady
Racine Dantour
Racine Dontour
Union Christian

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Area
730,000.0 km² (281,780.0 mi²)

🇭🇹 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 Fond des Blancs

What is the population of Fond des Blancs?

Fond des Blancs has a population of 2,653 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 9,475 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fond des Blancs?

Fond des Blancs has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.

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