Borgne (Haitian Creole: Obòy) is an arrondissement in the Nord Department of Haiti. As of 2015, the population was 116,800 inhabitants. Postal codes in the Borgne Arrondissement start with the number 15.
The arrondissement has two municipalities:
1. Borgne☆
2. Port-Margot
Neighboring Arrondissements
North | Atlantic Ocean | |
---|---|---|
South | Plaisance Arrondissement | |
East | L'Acul-du-Nord Arrondissement | |
Southwest | Gros-Morne Arrondissement | |
West | Port-de-Paix Arrondissement |
Meet the municipalities[]
Borgne☆ (66,921) On a small peninsula between two bays on the northern coast of Haiti, this small city is known for its simplicity, its captivating beaches, as well as its thick flora and fauna. With fishing and agriculture the primary economic activity, this city also has indigenous caves that predate colonial times.
Port-Margot (49,879) This small town has many assets to attract visitors. Its freshness, its well-defined streets, and the contented character among its inhabitants, always ready to help without expecting anything in return, makes you want to prolong your stay indefinitely. Rich vegetation is the most beneficial use of the rivers of Port-Margot, resulting in the heavy production of cocoa and coffee. Historically, the municipality was Saint Domingue’s first French settlement. Michael Vedrine