Chardonnières Arrondissement Arrondissement des Chardonnières Awondisman Chadonyè | |
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| Country | Haiti |
| Department | Sud |
| Area | |
| 382.29 km2 (147.60 sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 5.85 km2 (2.26 sq mi) |
| • Rural | 376.44 km2 (145.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| 78,410 | |
| • Density | 205.1/km2 (531.2/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 27,134 |
| • Rural | 51,276 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| Postal code | HT85— |
| Communes | 3 |
| Communal Sections | 10 |
| IHSI Code | 075 |
Chardonnières (Haitian Creole:Chadonyè) is anarrondissement in theSuddepartment of Haiti. Spanning approximately 382 km2 (147 sq mi), it comprises three communes–Chardonnières,Les Anglais, andTiburon. As of 2015, it had a population of 78,410 inhabitants. It stretches from the coastline of theCaribbean Sea into theMassif de la Hotte highlands. The economy is based on agriculture, livestock, fishing, and crafts. The annual Grape Festival is a popular celebration.
Chardonnieres is anarrondissement in theSuddepartment of Haiti.[1] It covers about 382.29 km2 (147.60 sq mi), bordered south by theCaribbean Sea and stretches to theMassif de la Hotte range inland. The landscape transitions from coastal plains into elevated terrain, including the hills of Randel and the foothills of Massif de la Hotte, reaching elevations up to 817 m (2,680 ft).[2] While the Chardonnières commune is made up of largely coastal plains, bisected by the Rivière de Port-à-Piment valley, the low inland plains with moderate elevation and agricultural suitability.[3][4] The region has a hottropical climate.[1] It includes the communes ofChardonnières,Les Anglais, andTiburon.[5] The region was affected during the2021 Haiti earthquake and went through extensive rebuilding efforts.[6]
As of 2015, the population was 78,410 inhabitants. Approximately 43% of the local population is under the age of 18.[7]
Agriculture andlivestock rearing are the primary drivers of the economy. Chardonnières is recognized as Haiti’s primary grape-producing region, with inhabitants traditionally cultivating grapes on domestic arbors.[8] The annual Festival du Raisin (Grape festival) in July promotes local viticulture and cultural heritage.[9] Viticultural legacy dates to colonial times; grapes once featured on French royal tables, and grape cultivation remains a cultural hallmark.[10]
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