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Haiti's Lascahobas Arrondissement is comprised of several cities and towns, one of which is Savanette. Among the best things about Savanette, which has two communal sections, is its clean surroundings and natural abundance. It has established positive, collaborative relationships with the bordering Dominican municipality of Hondo Valle. The two town centers are 14 kilometers apart, and scores of Savanetiens participate in Hondo Valle's weekly bi-national market, on Sundays.
Savanette, Haiti
Location in Haiti and in the Center Department (green); Savanette in yellow.
Location in Haiti
About[]
Savanette, a Central department commune, was formerly called Savaneta. Raised to the rank of commune in 1935, it includes two communal sections: Colombier and La Haye. Savanette is an interior commune, its dominant relief is the mountains and its climate is cool and fresh.
History[]
Formerly called "Valley of Hondovale" or "Savaneta," Savanette was founded in 1873 and raised to the rank of municipality in 1935.
Geography[]
Rivière de Fer-à-Cheval in Savanette, Haiti
Savanette is located at 18.68333° N, -71.82324° E. According to the IHSI, this commune has a total land area of 174.83 square kilometers (67.50 square miles), of which 117.40 sq.km (67%) is rural, 56.30 sq.km (32%) is suburban, and 1.13 sq.km (1%) is urban. It is bordered by the city of Las Cahobas on the north, by the Dominican towns of El Llano on the northeast, Hondo Valle on the east, and La Descubierta on the southeast, the town of Cornillon on the south and the city of Mirebalais on the west. Savanette has two large communal sections, Colombier and La Hoye. These have at least 30 habitations and 36 localities.
Located at 500 meters above sea level, the town of Savanette is placed between two mountains, the mountain of Marre Georges at 1,790 meters (5,875 ft.) and Dos Parc at 1650 meters (5,415 ft.).
Demographics[]
The inhabitants are called Savanéciens and Savanéciennes.
In 2015, the gender ratio was estimated at 96 women per 100 men. Nearly 11% of the population resided in urban areas. The distribution of the municipality's population by major age group is as follows:
39% of its population is under 15 years old
56% of its population is aged 15-64
5% of its population is aged 65 and over.
| Year | Population | +/- |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 26,373 | |
| 2003 | 29,717 | +13% |
| 2005 | 29,290 | -1% |
| 2015 | 36,200 | +24% |
Neighborhoods
| SAV | Savanette | 32,600 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRG | Ville de Savanette | Urban | 4,843 | |||
| SVA | 1ère Section Savanette (Columbier) | Rural | 9,325 | Bassin Visite, Bois Rouge, Corail, Dos Baille, Dufrene, Grand Bois, Grand Platon, Grand Source, Gros Figuier, Lambale, Mahotière, Mare Bleu, Mare Rouge, Nan Gouave, Plateau, Romain. | ||
| HAY | 2ème Section La Haye | Rural Section | 22,032 | Bercerie, Bois Cochon, Bois Lance, Boucan Ti Cochon, Boulaille, Cafénatal, Cafetanal, Cahos, Découverte, Dos Palme, Dos Parc, Dos Roye, Fond Roye, Grand Fond, Gros Trou, Lan Palme, Layaye, Louismé, Maleveille, Mapou, Mare Rouge, Mate Pal, Michelet, Miguel, Parc Jean Louis, Redinègre, Salmador, Vilmar. |
Economy[]
Agriculture and commerce are the main economic activities in which residents of the commune engage. The local economy is based on coffee production. The wood industry sector contributes to economic activity as well as livestock. Due to the wretched state of its roads, most of Savanette's trade is with the Dominican Republic, largely through the border town of Hondo Valle.
The commune contains 182 commercial establishments with 131 small shops and 15 large shops. Regarding the economic and financial institutions, there is a hotel, a credit union, and 16 borlette banks in the town of Savanette.
This commune has enormous agricultural potential with a very varied range which makes it the granary of the Lower Central Plateau. It is so well supplied with water that it is called "La cite de l’eau" or '""Savanette sou dlo."
Infrastructure[]
Education
The Ministry of National Education of Youth and Sports is not represented in the municipality of Savanette. Of the town's 60 schools, 56 are primary and four are secondary. Of the 60, 51 are private, three are public, and six are community-based. The town also has three literacy centers and a high school, the Lycée Nationale Jean Pierre-Louis.
In matters of education, Savanette is one of the communes whose percentage of success in the CEP and Bac exams is the highest, despite the lack of supervision from state officials and organizations working in the domain.
Dispensary in Savanette
Health
In the field of Health, the Ministry of Public Health and Population is not represented in the commune of Savanette. The town has two dispensaries, a clinic, and a health center with a bed. The technical staff of these health establishments is made up of six auxiliaries, three nurses and a doctor.
Utilities
As for water availability, the main water points include 27 springs, 9 lagoons and two rivers. The commune is not electrified. Mobile phone service is available.
Administration
At the level of Administrative and Judicial Infrastructures, the municipality has a tax office, a police station, a Peace court, and a civil status office. Court of Peace and a Police Sub-Commissariat. There is a jail inside the police station.
As of January 2022
Savanette Town Hall
  Joseph Agronomist Soverign |
  Espacio En Blanco |
  Gertha Louisama |
| Party: APLA |
Culture[]
Religion
Savanette Catholic Church
Another remarkable treasure that Savanette has is its local Catholic Church. The church is described as marvelous and magnificent. The tall church, constructed in 1957 facing the hills, gets a lot of visitors. More importantly, it allows the Catholic residents to fulfill their spiritual and religious obligations. The remaining portion, nearly 48 temples of other beliefs that have been enumerated in the commune, are Baptist (27) and Pentecostal (21).
Organizations
There is one community-based organization in Savanette, which organizes professional training for women. Some activities undertaken by NGOs in Savanette include reforestation, irrigation, water, and sanitation. There are five popular organizations, four peasant groups, a non-commercial co-operative and an international organization.
Communication
It has no newspaper / magazine or television station. It has two radio stations, one is called Radio Boukan, located at Rue Jean Jacques Dessalines.
Leisure
As for leisure, the town of Savanette has a library, a space to practice football (soccer), a night club, and four gaguères. The town has a natural site (Grotte Benoit Batraville). The cultural heritage of the commune of Savanette consists of 26 peristyles.
Agriculture in Savanette
Aside from the spectacular church, the town also takes pride for its classic ancient market and advanced and modern school. The livelihood in the town mainly revolves around timber, livestock and coffee.
Heritage
The town celebrates its patronal feast every September 8 in honor of Our Lady of the Nativity.
Overview[]
When you are in Savanette, you can see green hills that give more life to the town and make it attractive. These green hills are not the only things to expect in the town, which also has a very clear river that sends water down the valley. The clarity of the water is a beauty to behold. Not only that, it actually benefits the 33,000 people living in the town. Because the water is clean and clear, a swimming spot has been built in the area. People go to the Basin Lounge to swim in the cool waters. Moreover, a non-government organization built a well near the area to provide easier access to clean water. With this, residents no longer have to spend 2 hours to fetch some clean water. They can already get it without having to travel far.
References[]
Microgrid Development Assessment [1]
FENAMH [2]
Savanette [3]
Michael Vedrine