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Perches, Haiti

Nord-Est · Haiti

Perches is a small town in Nord-Est, Haiti with a population of 1,889. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,889 Population 22/sq mi density
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Perches

Perches is a commune in the Fort-Liberté Arrondissement, in the Nord-Est department of Haiti. It had 11,556 inhabitants as of 2015.

People

Population1,889
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Population1,889
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates19.5220°, -71.9232°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord-Est
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,382 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Perches

Perches is a small town in Haiti (Nord-Est) with a population of 1,889. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Perches has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Haiti avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area86.0 sq mi (222.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates19.5220°N, 71.9232°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.32"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 138 km
Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 134 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 134 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 108 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 97 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 139 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 129 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 139 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 146 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 130 km
Jul 24, 1994 5 km NE of Cristóbal, Dominican Republic M4.9 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 129 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 137 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 132 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 112 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 120 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 58 km
Feb 23, 2010 8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.8 138 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km NE of Grangwav, Haiti M4.8 146 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 66 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 1 193 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 191 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 76 km
2017 Irma Category 5 176 km
2017 Maria Category 3 236 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 250 km
2011 Irene Category 3 151 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 183 km
2008 Ike Category 4 165 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 224 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 183 km
2004 Frances Category 4 295 km
2001 Iris Category 1 293 km
1998 Georges Category 3 61 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 244 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 285 km
1987 Emily Category 3 73 km
1985 Kate Category 2 231 km
1980 Allen Category 5 275 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 39 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 135 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Perches has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.3").

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Museums in Perches

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph

Libraries in Perches

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre0.0
Bibliothèque du CLAC0.0
CLAC0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Perches

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
cheche la vie
Marche Bahon
Marché Cité Reziyé
Marché Communautaire de Ouanaminthe
Marché de Bohoc
Marche de Bois d'homme
Marché de La Victoire
Marche de Ranquitte
Marché de Trou-du-Nord
Marché du Quarter Acul-Samedi
Marché Frontalier de Ouanaminthe
Marché Limonade
Marché Poisson
Marché Public
Marché Public
Marche public
Marché public de Fort-Liberté
Marché Public de Ouanaminthe
Marché Public Fort-Liberté
Marché régional de Limonade
Marché Terrier-Rouge
Mercado Haitiano - Dominicano de Dajabón
Mercado Municipal
Palan
ti mache pep la

Breweries in Perches

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jus Sapito
Usine de transformation Fruits (Jus Sapito )

Stadiums & Teams in Perches

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Perches

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge 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
Piloto Airport-Small Airport
San Juan De La Maguana Airport-Small Airport
Walterio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Perches

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancienne Eglise Notre-Dame de Lourdes de Grand-Bassin
Eglise Adventiste de Grand Bassin
Eglise Notre-Dame de Lourdes de Grand-Bassin

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 Perches

What is the population of Perches?

Perches has a population of 1,889 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 86.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Perches?

Perches has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches.

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