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Dessalines
City in Artibonite, Haiti
Overview
Dessalines is a historic city in Haiti's Artibonite region, known for its significance in Haitian independence and rich local culture. With energetic markets, historic monuments, and a welcoming community, visitors experience genuine Haitian life. The city combines a vivid local atmosphere with compelling history and scenic surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Haiti
Department
Artibonite
Population
181,903
Time Zone
America/Port-au-Prince
Coordinates
19.26°, -72.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost · estimate
$465
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$70
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
23.4°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
13.4°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
542 mm
Internet Speed
81 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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