Nord

Nord is an administrative department in northern Haiti, with Cap-Haïtien serving as its main city. The region includes diverse communities spread across coastal and inland areas.

The department became a center of resistance during the Haitian Revolution starting in 1791, when enslaved people rose up to fight for freedom. This region played a turning point role in the country's path to independence.

The National History Park here holds fortifications and structures built by free Haitians, which form an important part of how local people connect with their past. These buildings reflect the skills and determination of communities that shaped their own destiny.

The international airport at Cap-Haïtien is the main arrival point for reaching this region. National Route 1 connects the area to other parts of the country for overland travel.

Local artisans here still practice traditional mining techniques that trace back to the indigenous Taíno people who lived on the island long ago. This craft connects present-day communities directly to the region's ancient roots.

Location: Haiti

Capital city: Cap-Haïtien

Shares border with: Nord-Ouest, Artibonite, Centre, Nord-Est

GPS coordinates: 19.76667,-72.20000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43