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Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye, Haiti

Artibonite · Haiti

Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye is a mid-size city in Artibonite, Haiti with a population of 95,216. Elevation: 1,411 ft (430 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

95,216 Population 384/sq mi density
1,411 ft Elevation 430 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye is a commune in the Marmelade Arrondissement, in the Artibonite department of Haiti.
It has 95,216 inhabitants. It is the second largest city geographically after Port-au-Prince, the national capital. Located in the Central Plateau, it is home to several large Christian churches including one which has been there for over 50 years. It is a scenic locale, surrounded by rich farmland, abundant water resources and distant mountain peaks in every direction. There are excellent schools which are privately funded and a current (2011) small residential development outside of the main town area which is near completion which was originally sponsored by the central government. There is a new joint venture nearing completion with a Taiwanese partner that plans to bring bamboo crafts and goods manufacturing skills training to the local people.

People

Population95,216
Density384/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Population95,216
Population Density384 / sq mi
Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Coordinates19.3708°, -72.3347°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceArtibonite
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,426 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye is a mid-size city in Haiti (Artibonite) with a population of 95,216. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Climate in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jul (28°C), the coldest is Jan (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 685 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 75°F 16.8° / 31.9° 18.6
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 17.1° / 32.9° 39.7
Mar 25°C / 77°F 17.8° / 34.2° 27.0
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 19.2° / 35.6° 24.2
May 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 36.4° 53.2
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 22.4° / 36.5° 70.3
Jul 28°C / 82°F 22.6° / 36.2° 61.4
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23° / 36° 63.7
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 22.6° / 35.9° 84.5
Oct 27°C / 81°F 21.4° / 34.8° 52.6
Nov 25.3°C / 78°F 18.6° / 33° 126.7
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 17.9° / 31.3° 63.2
Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Haiti avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Area248.0 sq mi (642.3 km²)
Population Density384/sq mi
Coordinates19.3708°N, 72.3347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 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 M7.0 106 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 119 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 117 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 127 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 104 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 119 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 119 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 123 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 68 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 144 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 109 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 147 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 131 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 124 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 117 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 121 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km E of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.1 141 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 127 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km S of Léogâne, Haiti M5.0 106 km
Jan 13, 2010 7 km SE of Miragoâne, Haiti M5.0 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 193 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 233 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 99 km
2017 Irma Category 5 200 km
2017 Maria Category 3 279 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 206 km
2011 Irene Category 3 187 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 150 km
2008 Ike Category 4 185 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 229 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 150 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 277 km
2001 Iris Category 1 275 km
1998 Georges Category 2 48 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 289 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 257 km
1987 Emily Category 3 97 km
1985 Kate Category 2 249 km
1980 Allen Category 5 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 45 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 104 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake 143 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake 200 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 7.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in

Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

Institution Type Founded Website
Centre d' Application Pedagogique College
Centre de Formation Professionnelle de Bahon College
Centre Professionnel College
Delegation Scolaire d'Haiti DSH College
Ecole Professionnelle Desalin Ap Reveye College
Institution Chretienne de Formation Professionnelle du Nord College
lycee jean leopold dominique College
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Université Jérusalem de Pignon University

Schools in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole FDP
CNR
Ecole
Ecole
Ecole
Ecole
College Nelson Mandela
Ecole
Ecole
College Hummaniste
E
Ecole Nationale Calevaire
College Bon Berger
42
Ecole
Ecole Nationale de Lacodras
BDS
EFACAP
Ecole Missy Dossous
Ecole Nationale Citron
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Libraries in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de L'amitié0.0
Bibliothèque de l'EFACAP0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Artisanal
Marche Bahon
Marché de Saint-Raphaël
Marche Garde Baptiste

Hotels in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guess House
Hotel
TI GEORGES Hotel SMA
Village de Atlethes SMA

Restaurants in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant

Cafes in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria

Castles in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nan Citern

Theme Parks in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lac Ti Joe

Dentists in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HT #2744159108

Gas Stations in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gazprom SMA
HT #248903498
HT #2744159083
HT #373802017

Banks in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse Populaire
Caisse Populaire
Union des cooperatives pour developpement de Saint Michel

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Port-de-Paix AirportPAXMedium Airport
Anse-a-Galets AirportSmall Airport
Anse-Rouge AirportSmall 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 Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dieu Vivant
E
E. Methodiste
E01
Eglise
Eglise Adventiste SMA
Eglise Baptiste Sion
Église Catholique
Eglise De Dieu
Eglise Siloe
LOGE

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Elevation
420 m (1,378 ft)
Area
613.7 km² (236.9 mi²)
Founded
1768
Postal Code
HT 4520

Around Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 30
Hospitals 5
Banks 1
Hotels 2
Libraries 1
Parks 35
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye

7 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Nan Paradie
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Nan Citern
🕳️ Caves (2)
  • • Grotte Laurent
  • • Grotte Saint-Francisque
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Morne Pabre
  • • Morne Saint-Francisque
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Lac Ti Joe

🇭🇹 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-Michel de l'Atalaye

What is the population of Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye?

Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye has a population of 95,216 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 384 people per square mile, spread across 248.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye?

Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

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