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Phaëton, Haiti

Nord-Est · Haiti

Phaëton is a small town in Nord-Est, Haiti with a population of 2,297. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,297 Population 18/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Phaëton

Phaëton

Phaéton är en ort i Haiti. Den ligger i departementet Nord-Est, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 130 km norr om huvudstaden Port-au-Prince. Phaéton ligger 8 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 297.

People

Population2,297
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,297
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates19.6753°, -71.8969°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord-Est
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Phaëton

Phaëton is a small town in Haiti (Nord-Est) with a population of 2,297. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Phaëton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Haiti avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area131.1 sq mi (339.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates19.6753°N, 71.8969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 129 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 148 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 102 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 96 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 146 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 125 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 146 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 126 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 107 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 131 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 115 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 46 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 55 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 32 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 150 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 64 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 129 km
Jul 23, 2005 14 km E of Luperón, Dominican Republic M4.6 115 km
Mar 22, 2010 3 km N of Jicomé, Dominican Republic M4.6 100 km
Feb 22, 2010 6 km SSW of Gressier, Haiti M4.6 149 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 1 179 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 177 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 59 km
2017 Irma Category 5 159 km
2017 Maria Category 3 222 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 252 km
2011 Irene Category 3 135 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 182 km
2008 Ike Category 4 148 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 209 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 199 km
2004 Frances Category 4 279 km
1998 Georges Category 3 78 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 232 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 298 km
1987 Emily Category 3 86 km
1985 Kate Category 2 214 km
1980 Allen Category 5 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 33 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in

Phaëton has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Phaëton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Nationale de Garde-Saline - - - -
École Nationale de Phaëton - - - -
Ecole Baptiste Bethel de Phaeton - - - -
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Museums in Phaëton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph

Libraries in Phaëton

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

Farmers Markets in Phaëton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marche Bahon
Marché Communautaire de Ouanaminthe
Marché de Trou-du-Nord
Marché du Quarter Acul-Samedi
Marché Frontalier de Ouanaminthe
Marché Limonade
Marché Poisson
Marché Public
Marché 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
Palan

Breweries in Phaëton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jus Sapito
Usine de transformation Fruits (Jus Sapito )

Stadiums & Teams in Phaëton

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Airports Near Phaëton

9 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
Walterio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Phaëton

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Baptiste Bethel de Phaeton
Eglise Baptiste de Garde Saline
Eglise Catholique de l'Enfant Jésus de Phaeton
Saint-Georges

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 Phaëton

What is the population of Phaëton?

Phaëton has a population of 2,297 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 131.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Phaëton?

Phaëton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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