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Milot, Haiti

Nord · Haiti

Milot is a small city in Nord, Haiti with a population of 5,534. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,534 Population 192/sq mi density
335 ft Elevation 102 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
63.5 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Milot

Milot

Milot is a commune in the Nord department of Haiti, 12 miles south of Cap-Haïtien. It is the site of Sans-Souci Palace, one of Haiti's most revered landmarks. The Citadelle Laferrière, Haiti's best-known landmark, is five miles (8 km) by road to the south. The town also hosts a hospital, Hôpital Sacré Coeur, run by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Crudem Foundation.

People

Population5,534
Density192/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain63.5 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Population5,534
Population Density192 / sq mi
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Coordinates19.6084°, -72.2132°
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 Milot

Milot is a small city in Haiti (Nord) with a population of 5,534. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 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.

Milot 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 335 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

Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Area28.8 sq mi (74.5 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates19.6084°N, 72.2132°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

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 135 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 149 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 147 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 149 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 136 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 65 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 138 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 146 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 128 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 135 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 128 km
Jan 27, 2010 3 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 150 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.9 150 km
Jan 14, 2010 6 km SSE of Grangwav, Haiti M4.8 148 km
Apr 28, 1990 4 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 147 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km ENE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 143 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km NE of Grangwav, Haiti M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 174 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 206 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 70 km
2017 Irma Category 5 171 km
2017 Maria Category 3 251 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 219 km
2011 Irene Category 3 157 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 152 km
2008 Ike Category 4 156 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 206 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 179 km
2004 Frances Category 4 299 km
1998 Georges Category 2 69 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 263 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 286 km
1987 Emily Category 3 101 km
1985 Kate Category 2 225 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 16 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 132 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 124 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

Milot 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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Schools in Milot

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole profesionnel d' Eglise Batist de Grand Gilles - - - -
Lycée National Henry Christophe de Milot - - - -
Ecole presbiterale de Robillard - - - -
Institution Evangelique d'Haiti de Robillard - - - -
Ecole Nationale de Borde - - - -
Ecole Nationale de L'Ecuyer - - - -
Ecole National de Grand Gilles - - - -
Ecole National de Grand Gilles - - - -
Ecole National de Grand Gilles - - - -
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Radio Stations near Milot

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Milot

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chateau des pelerins Night Club
Musée de Guahaba

Libraries in Milot

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

Farmers Markets in Milot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
cheche la vie
Maché Chabon
Mache Kay Pierre
Marché
Marché Artisanal
Marche Bahon
Marche Camp Coq
Marché Cité Reziyé
Marché Cluny
Marche de la plage
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
Palan
Palan de Souffriere
Place Toussaint Louverture
ti mache pep la
Tourist Market

Castles in Milot

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Citadelle La Ferrière
Palais de Sans-Souci

Breweries in Milot

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Elernel est Grand depot Boisson

Stadiums & Teams in Milot

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Milot

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Milot

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, RamiersCultural1982

Churches & Religious Organizations in Milot

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Baptiste New Bethel
Eglise Baptist de Grand Gilles
Église Baptiste Philippienne de Milot
Eglise Catholique
Eglise Catholique de Robillard
Eglise de Dieu de Beraca de Borde
Église de Milot
Eglise Evangelique Baptiste de Lambert
Eglise Evangelique Baptiste de Borde
Premiere Eglise Baptiste de Robillard

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Milot

National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers
Cultural · inscribed 1982
These Haitian monuments date from the beginning of the 19th century, when Haiti proclaimed its independence. The Palace of Sans Souci, the buildings at Ramiers and, in particular, the Citadel serve as universal symbols of liberty, being the first monuments to ...

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 Milot

What is the population of Milot?

Milot has a population of 5,534 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 28.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Milot?

Milot 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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