Port-au-Prince Population 2026 capital
Port-au-Prince has a population of 1,234,742, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇭🇹 Haiti, located in Ouest. Roughly 10% of Haiti's population lives here. Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti.
Population (city proper)
1,234,742
Rank in Haiti
#1
Coordinates
18.54°N, 72.34°W
~27 m elevation · America/Port-au-Prince
Other big cities in Ouest
| City | Population | Rank in Haiti |
|---|---|---|
| Carrefour | 511,345 | #2 |
| Delmas | 395,260 | #3 |
| Pétionville | 376,834 | #4 |
| Croix-des-Bouquets | 229,127 | #7 |
| Léogâne | 134,190 | #11 |
| Arcahaie | 130,306 | #12 |
| Tigwav | 117,504 | #14 |
| Thomazeau | 52,017 | #19 |
Cities near Port-au-Prince
- Delmas395,260 people · ~4 km away
- Carrefour511,345 people · ~7 km away
- Pétionville376,834 people · ~7 km away
- Kenscoff42,175 people · ~12 km away
- Croix-des-Bouquets229,127 people · ~12 km away
- Gressier25,947 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Port-au-Prince?
Port-au-Prince has a population of 1,234,742 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Haiti.
What region is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince is located in Ouest, Haiti.
Is Port-au-Prince the capital of Haiti?
Yes, Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti.
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.