Les Cayes Population 2026
Les Cayes has a population of 125,799, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇭🇹 Haiti, located in Sud. Roughly 1.0% of Haiti's population lives here. It is about 9.8× smaller than Port-au-Prince, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,799
Rank in Haiti
#13
Coordinates
18.19°N, 73.75°W
~1 m elevation · America/Port-au-Prince
Distance to capital (Port-au-Prince)
154 km
96 miles, straight line
Cities near Les Cayes
FAQ
What is the population of Les Cayes?
Les Cayes has a population of 125,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Haiti.
What region is Les Cayes in?
Les Cayes is located in Sud, Haiti.
Is Les Cayes the capital of Haiti?
No, the capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince, about 154 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.