Dessalines Population 2026
Dessalines has a population of 181,903, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇭🇹 Haiti, located in Artibonite. Roughly 1.5% of Haiti's population lives here. It is about 6.8× smaller than Port-au-Prince, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
181,903
Rank in Haiti
#8
Coordinates
19.26°N, 72.52°W
~26 m elevation · America/Port-au-Prince
Distance to capital (Port-au-Prince)
82 km
51 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Artibonite
| City | Population | Rank in Haiti |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Marc | 266,642 | #6 |
| Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye | 95,216 | #16 |
| Gonaïves | 84,961 | #18 |
| Verrettes | 48,724 | #21 |
| Désarmes | 15,594 | #31 |
Cities near Dessalines
- Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye95,216 people · ~23 km away
- Verrettes48,724 people · ~24 km away
- Saint-Marc266,642 people · ~26 km away
- Gonaïves84,961 people · ~28 km away
- Désarmes15,594 people · ~33 km away
- Saint-Raphaël37,739 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dessalines?
Dessalines has a population of 181,903 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Haiti.
What region is Dessalines in?
Dessalines is located in Artibonite, Haiti.
Is Dessalines the capital of Haiti?
No, the capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince, about 82 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.