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Roche-à-Bateau, Haiti

Sud · Haiti

Roche-à-Bateau is a small town in Sud, Haiti with a population of 1,662. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

1,662 Population 35/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.8 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Roche-à-Bateau

Roche-à-Bateau

Roche-à-Bateau är en ort i Haiti. Den ligger i departementet Sud, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 180 km väster om huvudstaden Port-au-Prince. Roche-à-Bateau ligger 32 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 662.

People

Population1,662
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain79.8 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population1,662
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates18.1818°, -74.0035°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceSud
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation79.8 inches (2,027 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Roche-à-Bateau

Roche-à-Bateau is a small town in Haiti (Sud) with a population of 1,662. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.8 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Roche-à-Bateau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Haiti avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates18.1818°N, 74.0035°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 6, 2023.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 62 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 131 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 128 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 118 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 26 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 124 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 127 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 121 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 77 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 61 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 128 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 119 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 42 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 82 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 70 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 66 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 124 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 128 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 117 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 4 230 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 192 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 230 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 292 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 34 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 264 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 93 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 128 km
2007 Dean Category 4 157 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 199 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 115 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 232 km
2001 Iris Category 1 143 km
1998 Georges Category 1 145 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 92 km
1987 Emily Category 1 279 km
1980 Allen Category 5 48 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake 2,248 61 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 79 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in
May 76°F (25°C) 11.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in

Roche-à-Bateau has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Roche-à-Bateau

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Nationale de Mont Casse
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Farmers Markets in Roche-à-Bateau

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Bois Delais
Marché des Anglais
Marché Ducis
Marché public
Marche Public et Communal de Chantal
Marché Valère

Hotels in Roche-à-Bateau

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dan's Creek Hotel
Fortress Inn
Hôtel du Rayon Vert
Hôtel Mont-Chéry
Hôtel Mont-Chéry
Kay Bò Lanmè
La Source

Airports Near Roche-à-Bateau

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antoine-Simon International AirportCYAMedium Airport
Jérémie AirportJEEMedium Airport
Dame-Marie AirportSmall Airport
Île-à-Vache International AirportSmall Airport
Port-Salut 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 Roche-à-Bateau

What is the population of Roche-à-Bateau?

Roche-à-Bateau has a population of 1,662 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 47.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Roche-à-Bateau?

Roche-à-Bateau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.8 inches.

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