For the second communal section of Hinche, click here.
Marmont (Kreyol: Mamont) is a district of Saint-Michel, Haiti. Its sole communal section of the same name is coextensive with the 7th communal section of Saint-Michel.
Marmont, Haiti
History[]
Marmont was originally located in the Centre Department, commonly refered to as the Central Plateau, and served as the second communal section of Hinche, located 7 km (4 miles) away from its center.
Historic Marmont consisted of two large communities: • Haut Marmont which included Haute-Cantave, Doco, Cour-Cadichon, Cherival, and Josemarie. • Bas Marmont which included areas like Centre Marmont, Haibon, Savane-Plate and Lamesette.
In July 1997, Hurricane Georges visited the area. Many animals were lost, homes were damaged, and farms were devastated.
Climate
According to the data gathered by the Ministry of Agriculture's Meteorology Service, the average temperature in the region is 25°C (77°F), reaching a peak of 34°C (93°F) in the summer and dropping to a low of 21°C (70°F) during the winter. The climate in this area is has two distinct seasons: the rainy season, which lasts from April to October, and the dry season, which spans from November to March. The months of May and June experience the highest amount of rainfall, while December and January receive the least precipitation. On average, the annual rainfall in this region measures 1,500 millimeters (59 inches)
Soil
The Marmont region predominantly consists of shallow and clay-like soil. It faces a constant risk of erosion due to the steep slopes found in certain areas such as Josemarie and Garde Marmont, as well as the fragile topsoil in Savanne-Plate, Doco, and Lamesette. The humus layer is extremely thin and offers minimal permeability.
Marmont Clinic
Culture[]
Based on the most recent demographic data, it is reported that 80% of the population in the region cohabit, while only 20% are officially married. Women are the heads of fifty five percent (55%) of households.
The primary religions observed in Marmont are as follows: Protestantism at 60%, Catholicism at 35%, and Vodun at 5%. There are a total of five Protestant churches and one Catholic church within the vicinity.
The predominant cultural festivity in the area is the Catholic celebration honoring the patron saints Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul, which takes place in the month of June. Members of the Catholic, Protestant, and Vodun communities actively participate in this event.
Geography[]
Neighboring sections
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Section map of Marmont, Haiti, 7th section of the city of Saint-Michel
Locations[]
| MMT | Barade, Bijon, Dave, Derrière Zorde, Grand Bois, Grande Plaine, Grande Savane, Grand Lagon, Jigote, La Boqué, Lan Jean Charles, L'Arabe, Mamont, Mare Bête, Monseigneur, Nan Diègue, Nan Grosse, Nan l'Etoile, Palmarite, Paré, Passe Caïmite, Paul, Platana, Savane Dossous, Tête Boeuf, Ti Fond. |
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References[]
Marmont, Haiti [1]
Reslience and warmth [2]