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Jean-Rabel, Haiti

Nord-Ouest · Haiti

Jean-Rabel is a small city in Nord-Ouest, Haiti with a population of 5,419. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

5,419 Population 29/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
37.3 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Jean-Rabel

Jean-Rabel is a commune located west of the city of Port-de-Paix and east of the city of the Môle-Saint-Nicolas Arrondissement, in the Nord-Ouest department of Haiti. As of 2015, the estimated adult population was 148,416.

People

Population5,419
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population5,419
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates19.8538°, -73.1913°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord-Ouest
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation37.3 inches (947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jean-Rabel

Jean-Rabel is a small city in Haiti (Nord-Ouest) with a population of 5,419. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Jean-Rabel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Haiti avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area188.8 sq mi (488.9 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates19.8538°N, 73.1913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 16, 2023.

Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 59 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 41 km
Feb 12, 2010 49 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.3 124 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 148 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 144 km
Sep 30, 2016 46 km SSW of Maisí, Cuba M5.0 125 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 148 km
Apr 29, 1990 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti M4.7 62 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 83 km
May 1, 2008 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti M4.6 37 km
Mar 20, 2022 17 km NNE of Jérémie, Haiti M4.6 149 km
Feb 17, 2018 34 km NNW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M4.6 123 km
Apr 29, 2020 6 km S of Maisí, Cuba M4.6 108 km
Jun 5, 1998 50 km SSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M4.6 74 km
Mar 22, 2014 15 km N of Baradères, Haiti M4.6 145 km
Jan 26, 2022 8 km N of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M4.5 143 km
Aug 22, 2021 10 km NNE of Baradères, Haiti M4.5 149 km
Mar 28, 2016 36 km SE of Maisí, Cuba M4.4 75 km
Jan 31, 2017 63 km SW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M4.4 87 km
Jun 20, 2017 75 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M4.4 118 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
2025 Melissa Category 2 296 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 105 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 276 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 88 km
2017 Irma Category 5 183 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 117 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 286 km
2011 Irene Category 3 173 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 46 km
2008 Ike Category 4 128 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 179 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 199 km
1998 Georges Category 1 63 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 289 km
1987 Emily Category 3 201 km
1985 Kate Category 2 195 km
1980 Allen Category 5 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 5,300 104 km
1887 MOLE SAINT-NICOLAS Earthquake 128 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 149 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in

Jean-Rabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Jean-Rabel

Institution Type Founded Website
Asosyasyon planté perimet irige Baie de Henne College
COLLEGE MIXTE FRERE NEAU College
ECOLE NATIONAL DE JACQUES MAUREPAS College
GRAND COLLEGE BETHEL College

Schools in Jean-Rabel

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
LYCEE LOUIS JOSEPH JANVIER DE JEAN RABEL
Collège Frères Perrier
ecole nationale jn jacques dessalines
LYCEE LOUIS JOSEPH JANVIER DE JEAN RABEL
Centre d´encadrement d´enfant
École Communautaire Catholique de Mare Rouge
Collège Évangélique Bethesda
Saint louis du Nord
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Farmers Markets in Jean-Rabel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché
Marché de Jean Rabel
Marche public de Beauchamps
Marche public de Beauchamps (Nouvelle construction)
Marche Public de Tente
Marche Saint Michel Archange de Baie de Henne

Hotels in Jean-Rabel

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Family Guess House

Cinemas in Jean-Rabel

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

sal cine kay pè yo

Gas Stations in Jean-Rabel

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HT #2479282849

Banks in Jean-Rabel

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capomar

Airports Near Jean-Rabel

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium Airport
Anse-Rouge AirportSmall Airport
Môle-Saint-Nicolas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jean-Rabel

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
eglise baptiste collecte
Église Catholique Saint Jean Baptiste
Eglise de Dieu independante

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 Jean-Rabel

What is the population of Jean-Rabel?

Jean-Rabel has a population of 5,419 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 188.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jean-Rabel?

Jean-Rabel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches.

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