Haiti
Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is the most populous, capital city and the largest city in Haiti. This city was founded in 1749. The city served as a colonial seat for the French in 1770. Spanish had established a protectorate in the town during the 16th century, but they later abandoned the town in 1606 leaving it in poverty. This city was also an important trading point for Dutch merchants as they acquired leather from game animals. Port-au-Prince has a population of 987,310. Making it the largest economic center in Haiti and the city serves as an important commercial center and the seat of the national government. Due to the presence of the National Museum, the popular city in Haiti also serves important cultural functions.
Carrefour
Carrefour is a commune within the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. It is also the second-most populous city in Haiti with a population of 511,345. The city served as an important tourist stopover due to the beautiful natural landscape as well as the warm and welcoming natives, that’s why this city is considered in one of the best cities in Haiti. Currently, the city serves as a residential area for most of the people working in Port-au-Prince. The city is plagued with poverty as most of the residents are low-income earners as well as political instability. The underdeveloped city was also damaged by the 2010 earthquake.
Pétionville
This best city to visit in Haiti is the fourth most populous city in Haiti with 376,834 people. Pétionville, a commune of Port-au-Prince was founded in 1831. The city serves as an important tourist destination in Haiti as well as a residential and commercial center with big businesses established by wealthy citizens, foreign investors, and diplomats. The city experiences problems of poor administration and the formation of slums. The small city is an important entertainment and recreational center with nightclubs, restaurants, salons, and gyms. The city was affected by the 2010 earthquake leading to the destruction of the hospitals.
Delmas
The third most populous city, Delmas is also a commune within Port-au-Prince having a population of 395,260. Due to its increasing tax revenues, Delmas is Haiti’s richest county. Delmas is an important transport center with two major roadways traversing it. Delmas is a famous city in Haiti, undoubtedly. The roads include AutoRoute de Delmas and Boulevard de Louverture. Other transport facilities include the Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
Gonaïves
Gonaïves is a city situated in northern Haiti. It is also the capital and most populous city of the Artibonite department and of the Gonaïves Arrondissement. Gonaïves is the fifth most populous city nationwide, and the second-most populous state capital in Haiti with 356,324 people. By its strategic position and its participation in the Haitian Revolution, the city is recognized as the “Cradle of Independence”.
Cap-Haïtien
Cap-Haïtien is the Capital of the Northern Region. It is officially known by its nickname Au-Cap. It is the cultural, financial, and commercial center of Northern Haiti. Widely regarded as Haiti’s “second city”, it is actually the sixth most populous city in Haiti after Gonaïves and the most populous city in the Northern Department. Surrounded on three sides by mountains reaching up to and over 6,000 feet this amazing city is located in a large coastal basin.
