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Plaisance, Haiti
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Plaisance is a small town in Nord, Haiti with a population of 4,152. Elevation: 1,270 ft (387 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Plaisance
Plaisance is a commune in the Plaisance Arrondissement, in the Nord department of Haiti. It has 50,367 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,152 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.5980°, -72.4699° |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
| Country | 🇭🇹 Haiti |
| State / Province | Nord |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.2 inches (1,581 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Plaisance
Plaisance is a small town in Haiti (Nord) with a population of 4,152. The city sits at an elevation of 1,270 feet (387 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.2 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above Haiti avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 59.7 sq mi (154.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5980°N, 72.4699°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 33 km |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 127 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in |
Plaisance has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (2.0").
Schools in Plaisance
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Nationale Camp Coq | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Notre-Dame de la Mediatrice | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Plaisance
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau des pelerins Night Club | ||||
| Musée de Guahaba |
Libraries in Plaisance
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliotheque et cecreb | 0.0 | |||||
| CLAC | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Plaisance
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mache Kay Pierre | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Artisanal | |||||
| Marche Camp Coq | |||||
| Marché Communal de Poteau | |||||
| Marche de la plage | |||||
| Marché Public de Gros-Morne | |||||
| Marché public de Petit Bourg de Borgne | |||||
| Palan de Souffriere |
Clinics in Plaisance
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Plaisance
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cap Haitien International Airport | CAP | Large Airport |
| Port-de-Paix Airport | PAX | Medium Airport |
| Anse-Rouge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hinche Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ouanaminthe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Phaeton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pignon Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Plaisance
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eglise evengelique banc a la selle | |
| Eglise Notre Dame de la Mediatrice |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Haiti
20 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Plaisance?
Plaisance has a population of 4,152 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 59.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Plaisance?
Plaisance has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.2 inches.