Haiti — Country Facts & Profile
Haïti
Caribbean, Americas
French-speaking Haiti (Haïti) is a country of 11,867,032 residents in Caribbean, North America. Spanning 27,750 km², the country is centred administratively on Port-au-Prince. The national currency is the Haitian gourde (G HTG). It is among the 100 most populous countries globally.
Key Indicators
Maps & Geography
Haiti is located in Caribbean at coordinates 19.00°N, 72.42°W. It shares borders with 1 country. Total land area: 27,750 km² (10,714 mi²). Population density: 428 people per km². The highest point is Pic la Selle at 2,674 m.
2,674 m
240 km
Economic Profile
Haiti has a GDP per capita of $2,143, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Notable Facilities
Notable infrastructure highlights in Haiti, including Phoenix Stadium with a capacity of 12,000 seats.
12,000 seats
Wildlife Locations
Haiti has 1 zoo and 1 botanical garden.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Population Centres of Haiti
Administrative Layout
Ouest
15 cities · 3,225,619 people
Largest: Port-au-Prince
Nord-Ouest
4 cities · 358,142 people
Largest: Port-de-Paix
Artibonite
7 cities · 330,303 people
Largest: Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye
Nord
7 cities · 231,329 people
Largest: Cap-Haïtien
Sud-Est
2 cities · 155,025 people
Largest: Jacmel
Sud
3 cities · 139,292 people
Largest: Les Cayes
Grand'Anse
4 cities · 119,083 people
Largest: Jérémie
Nippes
1 cities · 89,202 people
Largest: Miragoâne
Nord-Est
4 cities · 53,480 people
Largest: Terrier Rouge
Centre
4 cities · 40,450 people
Largest: Hinche
Frequently Asked Questions about Haiti
- What is the capital of Haiti?
- The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.
- What is the population of Haiti?
- Haiti has a population of approximately 11,867,032 people.
- What continent is Haiti in?
- Haiti is located in North America, in the Caribbean subregion.
- Where is Haiti located?
- Haiti is located in Caribbean, North America, at coordinates 19.0°N, 72.4°W.
- What currency does Haiti use?
- Haiti uses the Haitian gourde (G HTG).
- What is the capital and currency of Haiti?
- The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince and the currency is the Haitian gourde (HTG).
- What languages are spoken in Haiti?
- The official languages of Haiti are French, Haitian Creole.
- What is the area of Haiti?
- Haiti covers a total area of 27,750 km² (10,714 square miles).
- How large is Haiti in square miles?
- Haiti has a total area of approximately 10,714 square miles (27,750 km²).
- What is the population density of Haiti?
- Haiti has a population density of approximately 428 people per km².
- Is Haiti an independent country?
- Yes, Haiti is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Haiti border?
- Haiti shares land borders with 1 country.
- What is the GDP per capita of Haiti?
- The GDP per capita of Haiti is approximately $2,143.
- What countries border Haiti?
- Haiti shares land borders with: Dominican Republic.
- What is the country calling code for Haiti?
- The international calling code for Haiti is +509. To call Haiti from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +509 and the local number.
- What time zone is Haiti in?
- Haiti operates on the UTC-05:00 time zone.
- What is the highest point in Haiti?
- The highest point in Haiti is Pic la Selle at 2,674 m (8,773 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Haiti?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Haiti is approximately $1,760 (World Bank data).