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Plaine du Nord, Haiti

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Plaine du Nord is a small town in Nord, Haiti with a population of 2,492. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,492 Population 87/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
62.2 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Plaine du Nord

Plaine-du-Nord is a commune in the Acul-du-Nord Arrondissement, in the Nord department of Haiti. It has 28,544 inhabitants.

People

Population2,492
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain62.2 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population2,492
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates19.6771°, -72.2697°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation62.2 inches (1,580 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Plaine du Nord

Plaine du Nord is a small town in Haiti (Nord) with a population of 2,492. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.2 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Plaine du Nord has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Haiti avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area28.8 sq mi (74.5 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates19.6771°N, 72.2697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 141 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 139 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 141 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 148 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 57 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 135 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 140 km
Jan 13, 2010 15 km NNW of Jacmel, Haiti M4.9 150 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 134 km
Feb 23, 2010 8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.8 140 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 83 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 146 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km NE of Grangwav, Haiti M4.8 144 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km ENE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 147 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 92 km
Jan 17, 2010 9 km NNW of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 142 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 59 km
Jan 12, 2010 12 km N of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 137 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km ENE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.7 149 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 1 165 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 206 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 65 km
2017 Irma Category 5 166 km
2017 Maria Category 3 250 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 213 km
2011 Irene Category 3 152 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 144 km
2008 Ike Category 4 150 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 197 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 184 km
2004 Frances Category 4 295 km
1998 Georges Category 2 77 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 264 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 292 km
1987 Emily Category 3 110 km
1985 Kate Category 2 217 km
1980 Allen Category 5 264 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 11 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 139 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in

Plaine du Nord has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Plaine du Nord

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
College Mixte Christ Vivant
EDEN kindergadin
Ecole Nationale de Lassuis
Ecole Nationale de Lassuis
Ecole Fraternite de Bois-Caiman
Ecole Mixte Evangelique Shalom
Ecole Saint-Pierre
Ecole Christ-Roi de Morne-Rouge
ecole Baptiste Eben-Ezer
La petite Bercherie
Ecole nationale de Morne-Rouge
Centre d'Information d'Education de Loisirs et de Sport
Ecole Maranatha de Vaudreil
Ecole St Dominque de la Plaine du Nord
Ecole Nationale Mackandal
Lycée Oswald Durand
Charles cowmande
Kindergaten Mickey Mouse
Ecole Communautaire Chrétinne la Foi
Centre Lumiere du cap Haitien
Jardin de Madame Rose
College Le Marquis de Vaudreuil
Centre D'Apui
College Martin Lutherking
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Museums in Plaine du Nord

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chateau des pelerins Night Club
Musée de Guahaba

Libraries in Plaine du Nord

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 Plaine du Nord

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
Marché de Saint-Raphaël
Marché de Trou-du-Nord
Marché Limonade
Marché régional de Limonade
Palan
Palan de Souffriere
Place Toussaint Louverture
ti mache pep la
Tourist Market

Hotels in Plaine du Nord

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Culture Hotel et Night Club
Hotel Zabitan
Kaina hotel bar-resto
MAMA Hotel
Merci Patron Hotel
Villa Cana

Restaurants in Plaine du Nord

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grande Ste Anne Bar restorant
Rosevelt Bar restaurant

Cafes in Plaine du Nord

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EUREKA multi-services_cyber café
M et J Multi Services

Castles in Plaine du Nord

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort de Vaudreuil

Clinics in Plaine du Nord

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ceraso lab-cap,centre de radiognostique,de sonographie et de laboratoire du cap-haitien
Clinique Médico Chirurgicale Digue

Gas Stations in Plaine du Nord

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HT #2269863383
HT #2284482929

Banks in Plaine du Nord

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse populaire fraternite

Breweries in Plaine du Nord

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Elernel est Grand depot Boisson

Stadiums & Teams in Plaine du Nord

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Plaine du Nord

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Phaeton AirportSmall Airport
Pignon AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plaine du Nord

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EBAC Eglise baptiste Armee du Christ de Morne Rouge
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise Adventiste Elim
Eglise baptiste centre du reveil
Eglise Bethesda
Eglise Catholique de la Plaine du nord
Eglise Catholique de lassuis
Eglise Christ vivant
Église Évangélique
Eglise Evangelique D'Haiti de Mapou
Eglise Evangelique de Lassuis
Eglise Evangelique de Vaudreuil
Eglise Evangelique Nouvelle Jerusalem
Eglise Evangelique shalom
Eglise Maranatha de Lassuis
Eglise Maranatha de Vaudreil
Eglise Saint-Pierre
Eglise Vie et Lumiere de lassuis
Paroisse Christ-Roi
Premiere Eglise Baptiste Eben-Ezer de plaine du Nord
Salle du royaume des temoins de jehava

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 Plaine du Nord

What is the population of Plaine du Nord?

Plaine du Nord has a population of 2,492 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 28.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plaine du Nord?

Plaine du Nord has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.2 inches.

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