Jérémie
Jérémie is a commune and coastal city in southwestern Haiti, serving as the capital of the Grand'Anse department.
Jérémie is a commune and coastal city in southwestern Haiti, serving as the capital of the Grand'Anse department. It is widely known as the 'City of Poets' for its literary and artistic tradition.
What it is
Jérémie is a commune and city on Haiti's southwestern coast, on the northern shore of Pointe de Tiburon facing the Gulf of Gonâve. It is the capital of the Grand'Anse department and had a population of about 134,317 in 2015.
History
Founded in 1756, Jérémie became an important port town after its harbour opened in 1807. It served as a market and port for agricultural produce from the fertile hinterland, including cacao, coffee, sugarcane, and bananas. The city declined sharply after the Duvalier government closed its port in 1964.
Culture and economy
Jérémie earned the nickname 'City of Poets' due to its strong literary and artistic community. Historically, its economy relied on exporting local produce such as logwood and hides. The port closure in 1964 led to economic decline, but the city's cultural legacy endures.
In short
- Capital of Haiti’s Grand'Anse department.
- Founded in 1756; port opened in 1807.
- Known as the 'City of Poets' for its literary tradition.
- Declined after its port was closed in 1964.
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Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/place/JeremieSupports: Founding date, port opening, location, historical role, decline after 1964, City of Poets nickname.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A9r%C3%A9mieSupports: Designation as commune and capital city of Grand'Anse, population figure, Haitian Creole name.
- Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A9r%C3%A9mieSupports: City in southwest Haiti, capital of Grand'Anse, City of Poets nickname.