Les Cayes

Les Cayes is an administrative district in southern Haiti that includes several municipalities centered around its main coastal city and various inland communities. The region encompasses both mainland areas and offshore territories, creating a mixed urban and rural jurisdiction.

The district was established during the French colonial period as an administrative center for the southern region and played a key role in organizing local governance. The territorial organization developed through this colonial foundation and was later adapted to Haiti's independent administration.

The administrative division maintains traditional Haitian governance structures, incorporating local councils and community leadership across its rural and urban territories.

The district combines coastal cities with countryside areas and is best explored by understanding the varied distances between settlements. Visitors will find both urban centers and agricultural regions spread across different zones that require different travel approaches.

The administrative jurisdiction extends from mainland territories to Île à Vache, an island lying several kilometers offshore that forms part of the district. This combination of continental and island areas creates a geographically mixed administrative zone.

Location: Les Cayes Arrondissement

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

GPS coordinates: 18.20000,-73.75000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02