Cap-Haïtien Population 2026
Cap-Haïtien has a population of 134,815, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇭🇹 Haiti, located in Nord. Roughly 1.1% of Haiti's population lives here. It is about 9.2× smaller than Port-au-Prince, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
134,815
Rank in Haiti
#10
Coordinates
19.76°N, 72.20°W
~7 m elevation · America/Port-au-Prince
Distance to capital (Port-au-Prince)
136 km
84 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nord
| City | Population | Rank in Haiti |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Raphaël | 37,739 | #23 |
| Lenbe | 32,645 | #25 |
Cities near Cap-Haïtien
- Lenbe32,645 people · ~22 km away
- Terrier Rouge21,328 people · ~29 km away
- Saint-Raphaël37,739 people · ~36 km away
- Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye95,216 people · ~46 km away
- Gonaïves84,961 people · ~62 km away
- Dessalines181,903 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cap-Haïtien?
Cap-Haïtien has a population of 134,815 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Haiti.
What region is Cap-Haïtien in?
Cap-Haïtien is located in Nord, Haiti.
Is Cap-Haïtien the capital of Haiti?
No, the capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince, about 136 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.