Port-au-Prince - The Capital of Haiti

Population
2,618,894
Language
French
Continent
North America
Since
1749
Eco Ranking
146/195

Source: Environmental Performance Index 2024.

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Flight time from Port-au-Prince to other capitals

CityDistance (km)Flight Time
Washington, D.C.23002h 42m
Buenos Aires61007h 11m
London72008h 28m
Paris74008h 42m
Rome82009h 39m
Cape Town1120013h 11m
Abu Dhabi1250014h 42m
Tokyo1310015h 25m
Canberra1550018h 14m
Singapore1780020h 56m

Capitals with similar population to Port-au-Prince

CityPopulation
Quito2,781,641
Lusaka2,731,696
Taipei2,646,204
Port-au-Prince2,618,894
Mogadishu2,610,483
Bamako2,446,800
Ouagadougou2,415,266

Capitals with similar eco ranking to Port-au-Prince

CityEco Rank
Accra144
Nairobi144
Maseru144
Port Moresby144
Conakry145
Port-au-Prince146
Addis Ababa147

Source: Environmental Performance Index 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is characteristic of Port-au-Prince?

    The city is famous for its art, music, and lively markets.

  • Which museums are in Port-au-Prince?

    The National Pantheon Museum and the Museum of Haitian Art are highly recommended.

  • What can you eat in Port-au-Prince?

    Try Griot (fried pork) and other Haitian specialties.

  • Which markets are popular?

    The Iron Market is the beating heart of the city.

  • What is the climate like in Port-au-Prince?

    Port-au-Prince has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.

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Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti

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