Gonaïves Population 2026
Gonaïves has a population of 84,961, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇭🇹 Haiti, located in Artibonite. Roughly 0.7% of Haiti's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Port-au-Prince, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,961
Rank in Haiti
#18
Coordinates
19.45°N, 72.69°W
~5 m elevation · America/Port-au-Prince
Distance to capital (Port-au-Prince)
107 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Artibonite
| City | Population | Rank in Haiti |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Marc | 266,642 | #6 |
| Dessalines | 181,903 | #8 |
| Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye | 95,216 | #16 |
| Verrettes | 48,724 | #21 |
| Désarmes | 15,594 | #31 |
Cities near Gonaïves
- Dessalines181,903 people · ~28 km away
- Saint-Marc266,642 people · ~37 km away
- Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye95,216 people · ~38 km away
- Lenbe32,645 people · ~42 km away
- Verrettes48,724 people · ~50 km away
- Saint-Raphaël37,739 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gonaïves?
Gonaïves has a population of 84,961 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Haiti.
What region is Gonaïves in?
Gonaïves is located in Artibonite, Haiti.
Is Gonaïves the capital of Haiti?
No, the capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince, about 107 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.