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Kotdefè, Haiti

Sud-Est · Haiti

Kotdefè is a small town in Sud-Est, Haiti with a population of 2,393. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,393 Population 8,546/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.3 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Kotdefè

Kotdefè

Côtes-de-Fer är en ort i Haiti. Den ligger i departementet Sud, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 80 km sydväst om huvudstaden Port-au-Prince. Côtes-de-Fer ligger 28 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 393.

People

Population2,393
Density8,546/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.3 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,393
Population Density8,546 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates18.1887°, -73.0029°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceSud-Est
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation55.3 inches (1,404 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kotdefè

Kotdefè is a small town in Haiti (Sud-Est) with a population of 2,393. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Kotdefè has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Haiti avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density8,546/sq mi
Coordinates18.1887°N, 73.0029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
45% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 58 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 54 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 32 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 32 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 23 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 117 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 59 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 30 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 30 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 26 km
Jan 8, 1997 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti M5.4 102 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 57 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 46 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 28 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 79 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 19 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 46 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 83 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 135 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 2 299 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 217 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 273 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 247 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 138 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 185 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 24 km
2007 Dean Category 4 182 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 147 km
2005 Dennis Category 2 200 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 285 km
2001 Iris Category 1 144 km
1998 Georges Category 2 106 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 123 km
1987 Emily Category 3 182 km
1980 Allen Category 5 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 58 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 56 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 52 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 66 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest

Kotdefè has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Kotdefè

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secours d'en Haut de Puits Salé - - - -
Ecole Nationale de la Hatte Jolibois - - - -
Institution Chretienne La Semènce de La Hatte Jolibois - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kotdefè

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vision 2000 Sud Est 90.9 FM music variety AAC
Radio Boursiquot's FM 101.7 musica, news AAC
Radio Mille Colombes FM musica, sport AAC

Libraries in Kotdefè

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Nationale d’Haïti annexe de Petit Goâve0.0
Haiti Projects Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kotdefè

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Vialet
Vialet

Airports Near Kotdefè

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge Airport
Jacmel AirportJAKMedium Airport
Anse-a-Galets Airport-Small Airport
Fond-des-Blancs Airport-Small Airport
Île-à-Vache International Airport-Small Airport

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 Kotdefè

What is the population of Kotdefè?

Kotdefè has a population of 2,393 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 8,546 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kotdefè?

Kotdefè has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.

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