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Hinche, Haiti
Centre · Haiti
Hinche is a small city in Centre, Haiti with a population of 18,590. Elevation: 755 ft (230 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hinche
Hinche is a commune in the Centre department of Haiti. It has a population of about 50,000. It is the capital of the Centre department. Hinche is the hometown of Charlemagne Péralte, the Haitian nationalist leader who resisted the United States occupation of Haiti that lasted between 1915–1934.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,590 |
| Population Density | 65 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.1409°, -72.0119° |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
| Country | 🇭🇹 Haiti |
| State / Province | Centre |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.7 inches (1,642 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hinche
Hinche is a small city in Haiti (Centre) with a population of 18,590. The city sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.7 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.
Climate in Hinche
Hinche has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.4°C), the coldest is Dec (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 812 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above Haiti avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 287.6 sq mi (744.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1409°N, 72.0119°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 71 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 94 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 77 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in |
Hinche has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Hinche
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Ménagère Boucan Carré | College | - | , |
| Centre Professionnel immacule | College | - | , |
| Ecole de Droit | University | - | , |
| École de Droit de Hinche | University | - | , |
| Petit Seminaire College Saint Martin de Porres | College | - | , |
| Université Notre Dame d’Haïti | University | - | , |
| Université Publique du Centre | University | - | , |
Schools in Hinche
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Baptiste Bethesda | - | - | - | - |
| Éfacap de Hinche | - | - | - | - |
| Efacap | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Dumarsais Estimé | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique de Pandiassou | - | - | - | - |
| École Marie Éducatrice Layalle | - | - | - | - |
| École Moyenne de Développement Papaye | - | - | - | - |
| École Nationale Anténor Firmin | - | - | - | - |
| École Nationale de Los Palis | - | - | - | - |
| École Nationale la Belonne | - | - | - | - |
| Saint André | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole des Soeurs | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole des Soeurs | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Hinche
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio St Charles FM | - | MP3 |
Farmers Markets in Hinche
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Bohoc | |||||
| Marche de Bois d'homme | |||||
| Marché de Cerca-la-Source | |||||
| Marché de Corail | |||||
| Marché de La Victoire | |||||
| Marché de Paincroix | |||||
| Marche de Ranquitte | |||||
| Marche de Thomassique |
Hotels in Hinche
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hinche
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hinche
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hinche
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hinche
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hinche
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Hinche
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Haitien International Airport | CAP | Large Airport |
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | Large Airport |
| Dajabon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hinche Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monte Cristi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ouanaminthe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Phaeton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pignon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Walterio Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hinche
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calendy | |
| Cathédrale de Hinche | |
| Église Baptiste Jérusalem | |
| Eglise Immaculee | |
| Eglise Maranatha | |
| Église Sacré Cœur de Hinche | |
| Eveché de Hinche | |
| Grotte Notre- Dame de Fatima | |
| Notre- dame sainte Trinité | |
| Paroisse Saint André Église Épiscopale | |
| Première Église Évangélique | |
| Presbytère |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Haiti
20 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Hinche
What is the population of Hinche?
Hinche has a population of 18,590 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 287.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hinche?
Hinche has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches.