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Saint-Jean du Sud, Haiti

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Saint-Jean du Sud is a small town in Sud, Haiti with a population of 549. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

549 Population 5/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.2 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Saint-Jean du Sud

Saint-Jean-du-Sud is a commune in the Port-Salut Arrondissement, in the Sud department of Haiti. In 2015, it had 25,567 inhabitants.

People

Population549
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain73.2 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population549
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates18.0761°, -73.8125°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceSud
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation73.2 inches (1,859 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saint-Jean du Sud

Saint-Jean du Sud is a small town in Haiti (Sud) with a population of 549. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.2 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Saint-Jean du Sud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Haiti avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area104.2 sq mi (269.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.0761°N, 73.8125°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2.

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 53 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 137 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 114 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 111 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 101 km
Aug 15, 2021 15 km NNE of Chardonnière, Haiti M5.8 46 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 143 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 110 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 108 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 104 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 142 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 66 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 101 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 60 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 111 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 71 km
Mar 23, 2022 16 km N of Jérémie, Haiti M5.1 86 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 107 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 102 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 44 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 4 231 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 186 km
2024 Oscar Category 1 247 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 294 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 52 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 285 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 117 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 107 km
2007 Dean Category 4 151 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 176 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 127 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 229 km
2001 Iris Category 1 132 km
1998 Georges Category 1 146 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 87 km
1987 Emily Category 2 265 km
1980 Allen Category 5 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 142 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 51 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 69 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in

Saint-Jean du Sud has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Saint-Jean du Sud

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Future 610 Project School Site - - - -
MENFP de Port Salut - - - -
Lycée Fernand Hubert Feuillé - - - -
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Libraries in Saint-Jean du Sud

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibleothect les Raunes de la dignite0.0
Bibliothèque la page du livre0.0
Bibliothèque Municipa De Cavaillon0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale Des Cayes0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale des Cayes0.0
Imprimerie le Goeland0.0
Les Cayes Library0.0
Library Pa La Foi0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Jean du Sud

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Imamacule Depot
Marché Ducis
Marché public
Marche Public et Communal de Chantal
Marché Valère

Hotels in Saint-Jean du Sud

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abaka Bay
Hotel Lambi

Airports Near Saint-Jean du Sud

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antoine-Simon International AirportCYAMedium Airport
Jérémie AirportJEEMedium Airport
Dame-Marie Airport-Small Airport
Fond-des-Blancs Airport-Small Airport
Île-à-Vache International Airport-Small Airport
Port-Salut Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Jean du Sud

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Paroisse Saint-Antoine

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 Saint-Jean du Sud

What is the population of Saint-Jean du Sud?

Saint-Jean du Sud has a population of 549 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 104.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Jean du Sud?

Saint-Jean du Sud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.2 inches.

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