What is the Capital of Haiti?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Haiti is Port-au-Prince. Haiti is located in Caribbean, North America, with a population of 11,867,032. The official currency is the Haitian gourde and the primary language spoken is Haitian Creole.
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Port-au-Prince at a glance
| Capital city | Port-au-Prince |
|---|---|
| Country | Haiti (Republic of Haiti) |
| Region | Caribbean, North America |
| Country population | 11,867,032 (81st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-05:00 |
| Currency | Haitian gourde (HTG) |
| Calling code | +509 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Haiti
- Santo Domingo, capital of Dominican Republic
Haiti in context
- Haiti covers 27,750 km², making it the 143rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 428 people per km² ranks 22nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Dominican Republic.
- With 11,867,032 people, Haiti holds about 31.3% of the population of Caribbean.
- That is roughly 2.0% of the North America total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Haiti has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Haiti is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Haiti — FAQ
What is the capital of Haiti?
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.
Is Port-au-Prince the largest city in Haiti?
Yes — Port-au-Prince is both the capital and the largest city of Haiti.
What country is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince is the capital city of Haiti.
What continent is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is located in North America.
Is Port-au-Prince the capital of Haiti?
Yes — Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti (official name: Republic of Haiti).
Port-au-Prince is the capital of which country?
Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti, in Caribbean.
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