Artibonite, Administrative department in central Haiti
The Artibonite department spans 4,984 square kilometers with Gonaïves as its capital city and contains five distinct administrative districts called arrondissements.
The department gained attention in February 2004 when a revolutionary group attempted to declare independence, marking a significant moment in Haiti's political landscape.
The Artibonite River, derived from the Taino word meaning Great High Place of Sacred Waters, shapes the agricultural traditions of local communities.
The region functions as Haiti's primary rice production zone, contributing substantially to the country's agricultural output and food security measures.
Artibonite contains one of Haiti's largest mangrove forests, providing habitat for flamingos and supporting diverse ecological systems along its coastal areas.
Location: Haiti
Capital city: Gonaïves
Shares border with: Nord-Ouest, Nord, Centre, Ouest
GPS coordinates: 19.45000,-72.68330
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:16
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