Damas
in Acul du Nord of Nord, Haiti

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
19.617 and -72.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 19° 37' 0" and W -72° 13' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Gourde - HTG
Spoken languages:
Haitian, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:19 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Port-au-Prince
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:44 am and 7:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-22.400 and 113.800 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Bundera Bundera
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Haiti in Caribbean

Safety Score: 4,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Haiti.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Haiti. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Damas

Damas in Acul du Nord (Nord) is located in Haiti about 75 mi (or 120 km) north of Port-au-Prince, the country's capital.

Local time in Damas is now 07:19 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Port-au-Prince with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Damas, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Haiti is Cap Haitien International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's National History Park – Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers in a distance of 30 mi (or 49 km), East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Okap, Fort Liberte, Gonayiv, Hinche and Dajabon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

24°C (75 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

23°C (74 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

24°C (76 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Healing The Children First Medical Trip To Haiti

Published: August 17, 2010
Length: 33:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Marianne Lyle

Surgical Trip to Hopital Justinien, Cap Haitien, Haiti Leader Don Van Nimwegan April 30-through May 9 2010 The thrust of the trip will be to work side by side with Haitian colleagues at...


A drive through Cap Haitien.3gp

Published: February 06, 2012
Length: 59:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: C Johnston

The clip starts following one of the famous "tap-tap" taxis (a pickup truck with benches inside). It's called a tap-tap, because the driver works with someone in the back of the truck who...


Wèl Fèl Rara Grande-Rivière-du-Nord

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 02:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Renald Jean-Rene

Wèl Fèl Rara #1 nan la ri Grande-Rivière-du-Nord.


La Rivière Dorée, devant la Voûte à Minguet Dondon, Haïti

Published: June 22, 2012
Length: 35:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jeanveustache

Courte vidéo montrant la Rivière Dorée à proximité de la Voûte à Minguet, à Laguille, Dondon (Nord d'Haïti). Tournée par Jean Vilfort Eustache le 21 juin 2007.


Sèpantye k ap chante e chache manje nan Poledam, Dondon (30.7.12).wmv

Published: November 08, 2012
Length: 23:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jean Vilfort Eustache

Diverses observations de charpentiers (sèpantye, melanerpes striatus) tapant du bois, cherchant leur nourriture et chantant à tue-tête, faites le 30 juillet 2012, dans la cour de la résidence...


Dondon (Haïti) - traversée de 'Dlo Bouk' à moto

Published: April 25, 2012
Length: 00:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jveustache

Traversée à moto, le mardi 10 avril 2012, du principal cours d'eau longeant le Dondon, i.e. la Rivière Dorée ou 'Dlo Bouk' qui, sur son cours, un peu plus bas en laissant le Dondon est...


Haïti - Citadelle Laferrière & Sans-Souci Palace

Published: March 21, 2014
Length: 11:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: friendsofhdv

A trip to Haïti (before the 2010 earthquake) with a visit to the Citadelle Laferrière and the Sans-Souci Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The road trip to the North, and also the...


Citadelle Laferrière -

Published: July 29, 2013
Length: 28:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Darwin Doleyres

The Citadelle Laferrière is a large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, approximately 17 miles (27 km) south of the city of Cap-Haïtien and five miles (8 km) uphill from the town of Milot....


Citadelle Laferrière - View from the Top

Published: July 29, 2013
Length: 28:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Darwin Doleyres

View from the top of The Citadelle Laferrière. On a clear day, the city of Cap-Haïtien and the Atlantic Ocean can be seen to the north.


Road up to the Citadelle near Cap Haitien, Haiti - National History Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Published: April 29, 2013
Length: 49:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yuri Horowitz

Here's what it looks like as you approach the Citadelle. While this is by motorized 4x4, I highly suggest taking a horse ride as it is a much better experience!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Citadelle Laferrière

The Citadelle Laferrière or, Citadelle Henry Christophe, or simply the Citadelle (in English, spelled Citadel), is a large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, approximately 17 miles south of the city of Cap-Haïtien and five miles (8 km) uphill from the town of Milot. It is the largest fortress in the Americas and was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site in 1982—along with the nearby Sans-Souci Palace.

Located at 19.5736, -72.2439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Haiti, Military history of Haiti, World Heritage Sites in Haiti, Nord Department (Haiti), Infrastructure completed in 1820

Sans-Souci Palace

The Sans-Souci Palace was the royal residence of King Henri I (better known as Henri Christophe) of Haiti, Queen Marie-Louise and their two daughters. It was the most important of nine palaces built by the king, as well as fifteen châteaux, numerous forts, and sprawling summer homes on his twenty plantations. Construction of the palace started in 1810 and was completed in 1813. It is located in the town of Milot, Nord Department. Its name translated from French means "carefree.

Located at 19.6047, -72.2186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Haiti, History of Haiti, World Heritage Sites in Haiti, Ruins in Haiti, Nord Department (Haiti), Houses completed in 1813

Milot, Haiti

Milot is a town in the Nord Department of Haiti, 12 miles south of Cap-Haïtien. It is the site of Sans-Souci Palace, one of Haiti's most revered landmarks. The Citadelle Laferrière, Haiti's most well-known landmark, is five miles (8 km) by road to the south. The town also hosts a hospital, Hôpital Sacré Coeur, run by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Crudem Foundation, Inc.

Located at 19.6047, -72.2186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Haiti, Nord Department (Haiti), Communes of Haiti