All Countries
Tigwav, Haiti
Ouest · Haiti
Tigwav is a large city in Ouest, Haiti with a population of 117,504. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
Discover Tigwav, Haiti
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Tigwav
Petit-Goâve is a coastal commune in the Léogâne Arrondissement in the Ouest department of Haiti. It is located 68 kilometres (42 mi) southwest of Port-au-Prince. The town has a population of approximately 12,000 inhabitants.
People
Climate
| Population | 117,504 |
| Population Density | 709 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4312°, -72.8652° |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
| Country | 🇭🇹 Haiti |
| State / Province | Ouest |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.4 inches (1,459 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tigwav
Tigwav is a large city in Haiti (Ouest) with a population of 117,504. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.4 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.
Climate in Tigwav
Tigwav has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 680 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above Haiti avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 165.8 sq mi (429.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4312°N, 72.8652°W |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 35 km |
| 2021 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Earthquake | - | 2,248 | 64 km |
| 1860 | ANSE-A-VEAU | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1860 | PETIT TROU NIPPES | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 200 | 60 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Tigwav has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.1").
Colleges & Universities in Tigwav
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycee de Vialet | College | - | , |
Schools in Tigwav
47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ecole maranatha | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Mixte Armee du Salut | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Apostolique de Petit-Goave | - | - | - | - |
| Le Jardin des Pompons | - | - | - | - |
| L'Oiseau Vert | - | - | - | - |
| College le Nouveau Monde | - | - | - | - |
| College Harry Brakeman | - | - | - | - |
| College Pape Jean Paul II | - | - | - | - |
| Legers Papillons Kinder | - | - | - | - |
| ecole evangelique sanctifiee | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Nationale de Haut Tapion | - | - | - | - |
| ecole communautaire | - | - | - | - |
| College Jacques Stephen Alexis | - | - | - | - |
| ecole philosophes reunis | - | - | - | - |
| ecole communautaire de floquette | - | - | - | - |
| ecole nationale charier | - | - | - | - |
| ecole nationale bauderie | - | - | - | - |
| ecole communautaire du bon berger de comond | - | - | - | - |
| ecole presbyterale st yves de petit savanne | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Nationale Charlemagne | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Notre-dame de Petit-Goâve | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Wesleyen | - | - | - | - |
| Japanese School | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Faustin Soulouque | - | - | - | - |
| College Apostolique de Petit-Goave | - | - | - | - |
| ECOLE COEUR DE JESUS | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUTION MIXTE LE RENOUVEAU | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUTION COMMUNAUTAIRE CHRETIENNE DE VIALET | - | - | - | - |
| ECOLE/EGLISE SACRE COEUR DE VIALET | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Nationale Mixte Maurice David | - | - | - | - |
| Lycee Roseline Vaval | - | - | - | - |
| COLLEGE APOSTOLIQUE DE VIALET | - | - | - | - |
| INSTITUTION MIXTE NOTRE DAME DU PERPETUEL SECOURS DE VIALET | - | - | - | - |
| College Mixte Professionnelle | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Technique Laboratoire Medicale | - | - | - | - |
| College Professionnelle de Petit-Goave | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Sacre Coeur | - | - | - | - |
| College Phillipien Guerrier | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Nationale | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Mixte Snoopy /Primaire | - | - | - | - |
| College Mixte des Petits Delis Dubois | - | - | - | - |
| College Cellius Monice | - | - | - | - |
| College Peral Cassamajor | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole des Soeurs | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Nationale du Sacre Coeur | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Mixte Wesleyenne de Petit Goâve | - | - | - | - |
| L'Oiseau Vert | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tigwav
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Vision 2000 Sud Est 90.9 FM | music variety | AAC | |
| Radio Boursiquot's FM 101.7 | musica, news | AAC | |
| Radio Mille Colombes FM | musica, sport | AAC | |
| Radio Humilite | cultural news, gospel music | AAC |
Libraries in Tigwav
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteque Marie Claire Heureuse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Nationale d’Haïti annexe de Petit Goâve | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tigwav
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacaona Market | |||||
| Marché Chartuley | |||||
| Marché communale La Vallée de Jacmel | |||||
| Marche La Croix | |||||
| Vialet | |||||
| Vialet |
Hotels in Tigwav
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tigwav
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tigwav
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tigwav
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tigwav
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tigwav
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tigwav
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tigwav
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toussaint Louverture International Airport | PAP | Large Airport |
| Jacmel Airport | JAK | Medium Airport |
| Anse-a-Galets Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fond-des-Blancs Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Île-à-Vache International Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tigwav
17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvaire Jésus | |
| Calvaire Jésus | |
| Church | |
| Church Apostolique | |
| Eglise Baptiste | |
| Eglise Catholique | |
| eglise de dieu | |
| eglise evangelique mahanaime | |
| Eglise Methodiste | |
| Eglise Methodiste d'Haiti | |
| Eglise Notre- Dame | |
| Église Saint Jean Baptiste | |
| Église Saint Jean Baptiste | |
| eglise st gerard | |
| eglise wesleenne | |
| temple Adventiste Maranatha | |
| Wesleyen de Eglise |
Quick Facts
Around Tigwav
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇭🇹 About Haiti
Public Holidays in Haiti
20 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tigwav
What is the population of Tigwav?
Tigwav has a population of 117,504 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 709 people per square mile, spread across 165.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tigwav?
Tigwav has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.4 inches.