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Grande Rivière du Nord, Haiti

Nord · Haiti

Grande Rivière du Nord is a small city in Nord, Haiti with a population of 8,836. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,836 Population 176/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
63.5 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Grande Rivière du Nord

Grande Rivière du Nord is a small coastal river that has its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean located in the Nord department of Haiti.

People

Population8,836
Density176/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain63.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population8,836
Population Density176 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates19.5774°, -72.1687°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation63.5 inches (1,613 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Grande Rivière du Nord

Grande Rivière du Nord is a small city in Haiti (Nord) with a population of 8,836. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.5 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Grande Rivière du Nord has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Haiti avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area50.1 sq mi (129.8 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates19.5774°N, 72.1687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 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 M7.0 133 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 147 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 146 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 130 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 148 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 148 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 71 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 136 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 150 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 145 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 133 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 126 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 149 km
Jan 27, 2010 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 142 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 126 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km ENE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 142 km
Jan 14, 2010 6 km SSE of Grangwav, Haiti M4.8 146 km
Apr 28, 1990 4 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 178 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 205 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 71 km
2017 Irma Category 5 174 km
2017 Maria Category 3 251 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 224 km
2011 Irene Category 3 159 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 157 km
2008 Ike Category 4 159 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 210 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 177 km
2004 Frances Category 4 300 km
2001 Iris Category 1 298 km
1998 Georges Category 2 65 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 261 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 283 km
1987 Emily Category 3 95 km
1985 Kate Category 2 228 km
1980 Allen Category 5 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 20 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 130 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
April 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Grande Rivière du Nord has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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Museums in Grande Rivière du Nord

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chateau des pelerins Night Club
Musée de Guahaba

Libraries in Grande Rivière du Nord

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de l'EFACAP0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque du CLAC0.0
Bibliotheque Grand d'Etre Communautaire0.0
CLAC0.0

Farmers Markets in Grande Rivière du Nord

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
cheche la vie
Maché Chabon
Mache Kay Pierre
Marché
Marché Artisanal
Marche Bahon
Marché Cité Reziyé
Marché Cluny
Marche de Bois d'homme
Marche de la plage
Marché de La Victoire
Marché de Petite-Anse
Marche de Ranquitte
Marché de Saint-Raphaël
Marché de Trou-du-Nord
Marché Limonade
Marché Poisson
Marche public
Marché régional de Limonade
Marché Terrier-Rouge
Palan
Palan de Souffriere
Place Toussaint Louverture
ti mache pep la
Tourist Market

Clinics in Grande Rivière du Nord

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HT #6681347149

Breweries in Grande Rivière du Nord

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Elernel est Grand depot Boisson

Stadiums & Teams in Grande Rivière du Nord

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Grande Rivière du Nord

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium Airport
Anse-a-Galets AirportSmall Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Phaeton AirportSmall Airport
Pignon AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Grande Rivière du Nord

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
L'eglise Karakol
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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 Grande Rivière du Nord

What is the population of Grande Rivière du Nord?

Grande Rivière du Nord has a population of 8,836 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 50.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Grande Rivière du Nord?

Grande Rivière du Nord has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.5 inches.

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