Hinche Population 2026
Hinche has a population of 18,590, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇭🇹 Haiti, located in Centre. Roughly 0.2% of Haiti's population lives here. It is about 66× smaller than Port-au-Prince, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,590
Rank in Haiti
#28
Coordinates
19.14°N, 72.01°W
~230 m elevation · America/Port-au-Prince
Distance to capital (Port-au-Prince)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Cities near Hinche
- Saint-Raphaël37,739 people · ~39 km away
- Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye95,216 people · ~42 km away
- Désarmes15,594 people · ~43 km away
- Verrettes48,724 people · ~49 km away
- Dessalines181,903 people · ~55 km away
- Thomazeau52,017 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hinche?
Hinche has a population of 18,590 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Haiti.
What region is Hinche in?
Hinche is located in Centre, Haiti.
Is Hinche the capital of Haiti?
No, the capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince, about 75 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.