Jérémie(Haitian Creole: Jeremi) is an arrondissement in the Grand'Anse Department of Haiti. As of 2015, the population was 238,218 inhabitants. Postal codes in the Jérémie Arrondissement start with the number 71.
A boy stands on top of the hillside of town of Jeremie, Haiti, which is located in the same Grand’ Anse region as the town of Les Irois.
The region has a special connection with Jamaica (about 260 kilometers (160 miles) away). The short distance by sea between the two coasts facilitated a British invasion in September 1793. British forces from Jamaica occupied parts of the western and southern provinces of Saint Domingue for five years. Remnants of old forts are still found in Marfranc.
Meet the municipalities[]
Jérémie ⭐ (102,567) This relaxed city is located at the heart of the Grand Anse region, one of the lushest parts of Haiti. It is the centre of economics, culture and politics of Grand'Anse, with a regional population of 238,213 as of 2015. Its business opportunities, as well as its proximity to major international shipping lanes, has historically attracted migrants characterized by European and African heritage, combining many communities and cultures. The capital of the department is a commercial crossroads with many shops and some industrial port activity. The economy is supported by agriculture (coffee, cocoa, logwood, cigars, bananas, tubers, and mango) and fishing. There are processing activities such as the production of honey, beeswax, and alcohol.
Abricots(37,675) Located at the extreme tip of the TIburon Peninsula, this small town - partially surronunded by water - was founded as "Indian Paradise" and renamed after the apricot trees overlooking the town's main river. The local economy is based on agriculture (sugar cane, corn, bananas, tubers, fruit) and fishing.
Bonbon(8,610) Located in a rural area of the island - bordered by the lush and wild beaches typical of the Caribbean region - this small town is known for fishing and growing local crops, such as bananas, cassava and plantains. In recent years, the region's reputation for honey production has continued to grow, and for many Haitian citizens in the Deep South, the town of Bonbon is now synonymous with honey and honey products. Its exotic beaches and quaint, "small-town" appearance are unusual and thus offer recreational value. While light tourism supports part of its economy, the area is a less frequently visited place of Haiti and off the beaten path as a destination for tourists.
Chambellan(26,459) Located in the valley of the Grand'Anse River, this rural town is abundant with water. Most of the population lives by the river due to access. Aside from the marketplace, agriculture dominates the economic activities of the commune; coffee and cocoa are among the agricultural products of the commune. Avanti Coffee Company, a primary distributor, is based in this town. It is also home to the Marie Govin cave, where two bodies of water would coexist, one with fresh water and the other with salt water. It is a geological curiosity given the distance of the site from the coast and given the geological nature of the rocks listed as carbonate rocks.
Moron(31,157) Located on the northern slopes of the Hood Mountain Range, near Macaya Peak, this barely accessible mountain town is known for its brand new infrastructure, the Chameau footbridge. The economy is primarily based on agriculture (cocoa, breadfruit, plantains, corn, and beans), animal husbandry, and trade. The town is also home to at least six natural sites.
Marfranc(31,750) Located right on the Grand'Anse River, this long strip of a town is known for its marketplace. The local economy is based on agriculture (plantains, maize, and sugar cane). It is also home to Fort Marfranc, a fort occupied by the British during their 1793 invasion from the not-too-distant island of Jamaica.
Bonbon Beach Jérémie, GA, Haiti
