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Grand Gosier, Haiti

Sud-Est · Haiti

Grand Gosier is a small city in Sud-Est, Haiti with a population of 17,059. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

17,059 Population 391/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
50.1 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Grand Gosier

Grand-Gosier is a commune in the Belle-Anse Arrondissement, in the Sud-Est department of Haiti.
It has 17,059 inhabitants.

People

Population17,059
Density391/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population17,059
Population Density391 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates18.1854°, -71.9182°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceSud-Est
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation50.1 inches (1,272 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Grand Gosier

Grand Gosier is a small city in Haiti (Sud-Est) with a population of 17,059. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Climate in Grand Gosier

Grand Gosier has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1329 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 20.6° / 28° 28.8
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 20.7° / 28.4° 67.7
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.4° 50.2
Apr 25.5°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30.1° 55.2
May 26.4°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.9° 48.4
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 23.6° / 30.9° 67.6
Jul 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 31.6° 137.2
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 24.7° / 31.1° 146.7
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 24.6° / 31.3° 291.3
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 24° / 30.4° 91.8
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 22.8° / 29.5° 250.1
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 21.6° / 28.4° 94.5
Grand Gosier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Haiti avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area43.6 sq mi (113.0 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates18.1854°N, 71.9182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 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 75 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 94 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 99 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 106 km
Jan 15, 1992 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic M5.7 139 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 69 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 99 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 103 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 65 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 105 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 67 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 103 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 96 km
Apr 8, 1993 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic M5.2 83 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 98 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 110 km
Jul 7, 2012 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic M5.1 83 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 150 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 99 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 243 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 293 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 205 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 252 km
2011 Irene Category 1 279 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 268 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 75 km
2007 Dean Category 4 211 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 165 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 249 km
2001 Iris Category 1 146 km
1998 Georges Category 3 93 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 153 km
1987 Emily Category 3 98 km
1980 Allen Category 5 159 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 53 km
1751 AZUA DE COMPOSTELA Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
April 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in

Grand Gosier has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Grand Gosier

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole nationale de Mapou
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Radio Stations near Grand Gosier

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
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 Grand Gosier

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca Pedernales0.0

Farmers Markets in Grand Gosier

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Forêt des Pins
Marché de Gros Cheval
mercado municipal de Pedernales

Stadiums & Teams in Grand Gosier

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Grand Gosier

5 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grand Gosier

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
eglise de dieu de la prophetie

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Elevation
145 m (476 ft)
Area
83.9 km² (32.4 mi²)
Postal Code
HT 9320

🇭🇹 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 Grand Gosier

What is the population of Grand Gosier?

Grand Gosier has a population of 17,059 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 391 people per square mile, spread across 43.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grand Gosier?

Grand Gosier has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches.

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