Tigwav Population 2026
Tigwav has a population of 117,504, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇭🇹 Haiti, located in Ouest. Roughly 1.0% of Haiti's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Port-au-Prince, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
117,504
Rank in Haiti
#14
Coordinates
18.43°N, 72.87°W
~16 m elevation · America/Port-au-Prince
Distance to capital (Port-au-Prince)
57 km
35 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ouest
| City | Population | Rank in Haiti |
|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | 1,234,742 | #1 |
| 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 |
| Thomazeau | 52,017 | #19 |
Cities near Tigwav
FAQ
What is the population of Tigwav?
Tigwav has a population of 117,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Haiti.
What region is Tigwav in?
Tigwav is located in Ouest, Haiti.
Is Tigwav the capital of Haiti?
No, the capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince, about 57 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.