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Arrondissement de Port-au-Prince
City in Ouest, Haiti
Overview
The Arrondissement de Port-au-Prince is Haiti's busy capital region, blending colonial history, lively markets, and modern life. Known for its energetic streets and colorful culture, the city offers a mix of local experiences and international influences. While lively and fascinating, day-to-day life can be hectic and infrastructure varies widely.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Haiti
Department
Ouest
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Port-au-Prince
Coordinates
18.50°, -72.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$1,055
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
25
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
18.4°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
509 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
PAP
Distance
12 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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