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Verrettes, Haiti

Artibonite · Haiti

Verrettes is a mid-size city in Artibonite, Haiti with a population of 48,724. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,724 Population 312/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Verrettes

Verrettes is a commune in the Saint-Marc Arrondissement, in the Artibonite department of Haiti. It is located approximately 58 km north of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and has 144,812 inhabitants (2015).Settlements
DesJardins
Deschapelles
Borel
Désarmes
Bastien

People

Population48,724
Density312/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population48,724
Population Density312 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates19.0505°, -72.4659°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceArtibonite
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Verrettes

Verrettes is a mid-size city in Haiti (Artibonite) with a population of 48,724. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Climate in Verrettes

Verrettes has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 688 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 18.5° / 32.7° 12.7
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 18.7° / 33.9° 28.7
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 19.3° / 34.9° 22.5
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 20.7° / 35.8° 26.3
May 28.3°C / 83°F 23.2° / 36.2° 47.2
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 23.9° / 37° 65.5
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 24.1° / 37.4° 67.9
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 24.2° / 37.2° 77.6
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 24° / 36.4° 107.2
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 22.5° / 35.4° 53.6
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 20.2° / 34.1° 134.2
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 19.4° / 32.1° 45.2
Verrettes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Haiti avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area156.0 sq mi (404.0 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates19.0505°N, 72.4659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 14, 2021 Nippes, Haiti M7.2 127 km
Jan 12, 2010 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti M7.0 69 km
Jan 12, 2010 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M6.0 81 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.9 79 km
Jan 13, 2010 Haiti region M5.8 89 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.7 67 km
Jan 13, 2010 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 81 km
Jan 13, 2010 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.6 82 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti M5.4 85 km
Feb 16, 2023 37 km WSW of Bombardopolis, Haiti M5.4 141 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 91 km
Jan 12, 2010 Haiti region M5.3 72 km
Jan 24, 2022 4 km S of Anse-à-Veau, Haiti M5.3 113 km
Jan 13, 2010 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti M5.2 93 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti M5.2 85 km
Aug 14, 2021 11 km N of Baradères, Haiti M5.2 132 km
Jan 13, 2010 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti M5.1 79 km
Aug 15, 2021 11 km NW of Petit Trou de Nippes, Haiti M5.1 127 km
Aug 14, 2021 10 km WSW of Baradères, Haiti M5.1 149 km
Jan 13, 2010 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti M5.1 89 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 1 220 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 268 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 137 km
2017 Irma Category 5 238 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 195 km
2011 Irene Category 3 225 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 159 km
2008 Ike Category 4 220 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 262 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 111 km
2007 Dean Category 4 290 km
2006 Ernesto Category 1 240 km
2001 Iris Category 1 241 km
1998 Georges Category 2 25 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 220 km
1987 Emily Category 3 102 km
1985 Kate Category 2 284 km
1980 Allen Category 5 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 83 km
2010 HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Eruption + Earthquake 3.2 m 316,000 66 km
2021 PORT-AU-PRINCE Earthquake - 2,248 128 km
1860 ANSE-A-VEAU Eruption + Earthquake - - 110 km
1860 PETIT TROU NIPPES Earthquake - - 122 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 6.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in

Verrettes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Verrettes

Institution Type Founded Website
Université d'État d'Haïti University - ,

Schools in Verrettes

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Nationale Louis Lamartiniere - - - -
Ecole Nationale de Segur - - - -
Ecole Eben Ezert de Petite Riviere de l'Artibonite - - - -
School Cradle of the Knowledge - - - -
Charles Belaire School - - - -
Institution Mixte Massawist - - - -
Ecole Eben Ezert de Petite Riviere de l'Artibonite - - - -
Impact Centre Educatif - - - -
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Radio Stations near Verrettes

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Konpa Mizik konpa MP3 112 kbps
Men Konpa - MP3 192 kbps
KONPA MIX RADIO! - MP3 128 kbps
Radio St Charles FM - MP3
Radyo Tipiti world music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bonpounou - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tele Eclair - MP3
Radio Kiskeya - MP3
Radio Jamesen Show variety MP3
Radio Television Supreme (RTVS) - MP3
Radio Scoop FM talk show AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Lumiere Haiti gospel MP3
Radio 4VEH - MP3
Radi Macaya news MP3

Libraries in Verrettes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteque0.0
Bibliothèque Communautaire de Deschapelles0.0
Bibliothèque de L'amitié0.0
Bibliothèque de l'École Nationale de Moreau0.0
Bibliotheque de Petit Bois0.0
Bibliothque Pikliz Plikliz0.0
CLAC0.0
Librairie0.0
Rose Vierge Jean Paul0.0

Farmers Markets in Verrettes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bon Bèf
Mache chabon
Mache en fer
Marché Communal de Desdunes
Marché de Williamson
Marche Garde Baptiste

Hotels in Verrettes

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kay Haiti

Cinemas in Verrettes

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ideal night Club

Monuments in Verrettes

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument Historique

Castles in Verrettes

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fort de la Crête à Pierrot
Palais de la Belle-Rivière

Clinics in Verrettes

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dispenssaire de Segure

Gas Stations in Verrettes

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HT #1106852047
HT #1107795001

Banks in Verrettes

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

COPECPRA

Stadiums & Teams in Verrettes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Verrettes

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAPLarge Airport
Anse-a-Galets Airport-Small Airport
Anse-Rouge Airport-Small Airport
Hinche Airport-Small Airport
Ouanaminthe Airport-Small Airport
Phaeton Airport-Small Airport
Pignon Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Verrettes

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Egise de Dieu de la Prophetie
Eglise Baptiste Horme
Église Baptiste Jésus Revient Bientôt
Église St. Jerome
Kay Danthor

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince

Things to See Near Verrettes

8 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (2)
  • • Fort de la Crête à Pierrot
  • • Palais de la Belle-Rivière
⛰️ Peaks (5)
  • • Gros Morne
  • • Morne Desjardins
  • • Morne Seigne
  • • Morne Vitette
  • • Morne Zoranger
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • gebouw

🇭🇹 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 Verrettes

What is the population of Verrettes?

Verrettes has a population of 48,724 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 312 people per square mile, spread across 156.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Verrettes?

Verrettes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

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