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Port-Margot, Haiti

Nord · Haiti

Port-Margot is a small town in Nord, Haiti with a population of 3,070. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

3,070 Population 54/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
65.3 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Port-Margot

Port-Margot is a commune in the Borgne Arrondissement, in the Nord department of Haiti. It has 36,937 inhabitants.

People

Population3,070
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain65.3 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population3,070
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates19.7518°, -72.4301°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation65.3 inches (1,658 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port-Margot

Port-Margot is a small town in Haiti (Nord) with a population of 3,070. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.3 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Port-Margot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Haiti avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area56.5 sq mi (146.4 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates19.7518°N, 72.4301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.3"
72% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 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 M7.0 146 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 145 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 39 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 141 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 145 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 140 km
Jan 21, 2010 4 km NE of Grangwav, Haiti M4.8 147 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km ENE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.8 149 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 98 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 107 km
Feb 23, 2010 8 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.8 145 km
Apr 29, 1990 43 km WNW of Môle Saint-Nicolas, Haiti M4.7 142 km
Jan 17, 2010 9 km NNW of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 144 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 26 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 71 km
Jan 12, 2010 12 km N of Grangwav, Haiti M4.7 139 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km NE of Tigwav, Haiti M4.6 148 km
May 1, 2008 4 km S of Ti Port-de-Paix, Haiti M4.6 45 km
Jan 13, 2010 11 km NW of Tigwav, Haiti M4.6 148 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 1 151 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 215 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 67 km
2017 Irma Category 5 164 km
2017 Maria Category 3 258 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 196 km
2011 Irene Category 3 149 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 125 km
2008 Ike Category 4 144 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 185 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 188 km
2004 Frances Category 4 293 km
1998 Georges Category 2 78 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 273 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 297 km
1987 Emily Category 3 129 km
1985 Kate Category 2 206 km
1980 Allen Category 5 261 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 24 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 144 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 5.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 9.3 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in

Port-Margot has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Port-Margot

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ecole nationale de saint Michel
Ecole Allan Quesnel
college adventiste
Ecole presbitaire ste therese
Ecole nationale de petit bourg
Ecole Notre-Dame de Mont Carmel
college adventiste
Ecole presbitaire ste therese
Ecole nationale aria
Ecole nationale aria
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Museums in Port-Margot

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chateau des pelerins Night Club
Musée de Guahaba

Libraries in Port-Margot

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française0.0
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliotheque Grand d'Etre Communautaire0.0
CLAC0.0

Farmers Markets in Port-Margot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maché Chabon
Mache Kay Pierre
Marché
Marché Artisanal
Marche Camp Coq
Marché Cluny
Marché Communal de Poteau
Marche de la plage
Marché de Petite-Anse
Marché Guijard
Marche Haut Bourg
Marche Haut Bourg
Marché public de Petit Bourg de Borgne
Palan de Souffriere
Place Toussaint Louverture
Tourist Market

Restaurants in Port-Margot

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant de la plage

Breweries in Port-Margot

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Elernel est Grand depot Boisson

Stadiums & Teams in Port-Margot

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Port-Margot

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium Airport
Anse-Rouge AirportSmall Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Hinche AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Phaeton AirportSmall Airport
Pignon AirportSmall Airport

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 Port-Margot

What is the population of Port-Margot?

Port-Margot has a population of 3,070 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 56.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port-Margot?

Port-Margot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.3 inches.

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