Largest Cities in Haiti

Top 51 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Haiti

1 Port-au-Prince 11 1,234,742

2 Carrefour 11 442,156

3 Delmas 11 382,920

4 Port-de-Paix 03 306,217

5 Pétionville 11 283,052

6 Croix-des-Bouquets 11 229,127

7 Jacmel 13 137,966

8 Cap-Haïtien 09 134,815

9 Léogâne 11 134,190

10 Arcahaie 11 130,306

11 Les Cayes 12 125,799

12 Tigwav 11 117,504

13 Jérémie 14 97,503

14 Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye 06 95,216

15 Miragoâne 15 89,202

16 Gonaïves 06 84,961

17 Saint-Marc 06 66,226

18 Thomazeau 11 52,017

19 Grangwav 11 49,288

20 Verrettes 06 48,724

21 Kenscoff 11 42,175

22 Saint-Raphaël 09 37,739

23 Ti Port-de-Paix 03 34,657

24 Lenbe 09 32,645

25 Gressier 11 25,947

26 Terrier Rouge 10 21,328

27 Hinche 07 18,590

28 Fond Parisien 11 18,256

29 Grand Gosier 13 17,059

30 Désarmes 06 15,594

31 Dessalines 06 12,288

32 Saint-Louis du Nord 03 11,849

33 Fort Liberté 10 11,465

34 Trou du Nord 10 10,569

35 Ouanaminthe 10 10,118

36 Sassier 14 10,000

37 Mirebalais 07 9,082

38 Grande Rivière du Nord 09 8,836

39 Les Anglais 12 8,247

40 Lascahobas 07 7,574

41 Cornillon 11 7,572

42 Gros Morne 06 7,294

43 Anse à Galets 11 7,178

44 Pignon 09 6,731

45 Dame-Marie 14 6,036

46 Sources Chaudes 14 5,544

47 Milot 09 5,534

48 Jean-Rabel 03 5,419

49 Aquin 12 5,246

50 Mayisad 07 5,204

51 Dondon 09 5,029

The largest cities in Haiti represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Port-au-Prince leads with a population of 1,234,742, followed by Carrefour and Delmas. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 11 dominates the top 10 with 7 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Port-au-Prince's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 11 has 7 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 5,204 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,649,087.

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