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Fonds Verrettes, Haiti

Ouest · Haiti

Fonds Verrettes is a small town in Ouest, Haiti with a population of 2,789. Elevation: 2,635 ft (803 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2,789 Population 13/sq mi density
2,635 ft Elevation 803 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Fonds Verrettes

Fonds Verrettes

Fonds-Verrettes is a commune in the Croix-des-Bouquets Arrondissement, in the Ouest department of Haiti. It has 40,224 inhabitants and lies adjacent to the Dominican Republic–Haiti border.

People

Population2,789
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Population2,789
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Coordinates18.3957°, -71.8563°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceOuest
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,413 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fonds Verrettes

Fonds Verrettes is a small town in Haiti (Ouest) with a population of 2,789. The city sits at an elevation of 2,635 feet (803 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Fonds Verrettes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,635 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Haiti avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Area220.3 sq mi (570.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.3957°N, 71.8563°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 76 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 98 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 102 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 111 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 137 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 70 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 102 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 106 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 108 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 89 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 69 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 109 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 100 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 142 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 79 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 113 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 104 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 101 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 78 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 82 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
2024 Beryl Category 4 267 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 272 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 181 km
2017 Irma Category 5 290 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 258 km
2011 Irene Category 1 255 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 256 km
2008 Ike Category 4 290 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 95 km
2007 Dean Category 4 236 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 189 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 273 km
2001 Iris Category 1 170 km
1998 Georges Category 3 72 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 175 km
1987 Emily Category 3 77 km
1980 Allen Category 5 180 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 72 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 48 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 8.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
August 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in

Fonds Verrettes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Fonds Verrettes

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée National de Fonds-Verrettes
Institution Chrétienne Paradis des Enfants
École Presbytérale de Saint-Croix
Jardin de l'Espoir
École Communautaire de Fonds-Verrettes
Ecole Nationale Thoman
ecole national de fonds verrette
Formation Éducative de Bois-Tombé
École Presbytérale Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours
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Radio Stations near Fonds Verrettes

15 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 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

Farmers Markets in Fonds Verrettes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Forêt des Pins
Marché de Gros Cheval
Mercado Municipal de Postrer Río

Stadiums & Teams in Fonds Verrettes

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Airports Near Fonds Verrettes

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge Airport
Cabo Rojo AirportCBJMedium Airport
Jacmel AirportJAKMedium Airport
Maria Montez International AirportBRXMedium Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Juancho Enriquillo AirportSmall Airport
San Juan De La Maguana AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fonds Verrettes

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EGLISE DE DIEU DE FONDS-VERRETTES
Eglise de Dieu de Thoman
Paroisse Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours de Fôret des Pins
Saint Croix

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 Fonds Verrettes

What is the population of Fonds Verrettes?

Fonds Verrettes has a population of 2,789 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 220.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fonds Verrettes?

Fonds Verrettes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.

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