The total land area of Port-au-Prince is 61 square miles (158 square kilometres)…
…that’s slightly smaller than Sheffield.
Port-au-Prince’s population was 2,440,000 in 2015…
…that’s around 3.5 times the population of Sheffield!
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That gives it a population density of around 40,000 residents per square mile.
A whopping 25% of Haitians live in Port-au-Prince.
Port-au-Prince is located 144 ft above sea level.
Residents of Port-au-Prince are known as Haitians.
Haitians living in Port-au-Prince enjoy a tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 28°C.
Looking to fly yourself to Port-au-Prince? You’ll need the coordinates of 18.5333° N, 72.3333° W.
Make sure you visit Musee du Pantheon National Haitien if you’re in Port-au-Prince; it’s a national museum, where you can see a range of artefacts from Haiti’s rich history.
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The official language of Port-au-Prince are French and Haitian Creole.
Haitian Gourde is the official currency here.
Haiti welcomed 295,000 tourists into the country in 2012, many of which visit Port-au-Prince for its stunning beaches, colourful homes and vibrant culture.
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