Hinche (Haitian Creole: Ench) is an arrondissement in the Centre department of Haiti. As of 2015, the population was 264,943 inhabitants. Postal codes in the Hinche Arrondissement start with the number 51.
The arondissement consists of the following communes:
Hinche 🏛️ (120,867) Founded in 1502, this place became a Spanish city in 1720 and became a Haitian city again in 1794. The city features many examples of colonial-era architecture. Surronded by a large agricultural plain, It is also the only capital city in Haiti that is not on the shoreline. Attractions such as the Zim Basin and the Pandiassou Ecological Reserve, as well as the production of coffee, sugar cane, sisal, cotton, and fruits, contribute to support its economy.
Cerca-Carvajal(23,254) This mountainous agricultural town, known for its mango trees, cashew nuts and spices (ginger), invites both national and international tourists to discover the Bassin Zim waterfall on the Samana river, a natural site of great beauty. The economy is largely supported by agriculture (beans, pistachio, and corn) and livestock.
Maïssade(58,942) This rural town is a centrally located reference point for many of the port, sea, and mountain-side villages peppered throughout the region. The town's proximity to national roads adds to its convenenience as a point from which travellers can range in a multitude of directions. The local economy is based on agriculture (sugarcane, coffee, cotton and fruit) and commerce. The town is also known for its lignite reserves.
Thomonde(61,880) This border town is a green valley located between two mountains. The greenery of this commune is a haven for ecotourists and Boucantis cave in the 3rd communal section is also of avail. The local economy is largely supported by trade and agriculture (bananas, mangos, coffee, and tobacco). The soil is rich in hydrocarbons and uranium deposits.
