Chardonnières

Also known as Chardonnieres

Chardonnières (; also Les Chardonnières; ) is a commune in the Chardonnières Arrondissement, in the Sud department of Haiti. Chardonnière is the largest producer of grapes in Haiti. A Festival of the Grape (Festival du raisin des Chardonnières) is annually held.

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Settlement.official_name: Chardonnières
Settlement.settlement_type: Commune
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Haiti
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: top
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Haiti
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Haiti
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Department
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Sud
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Arrondissement
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Chardonnières
Settlement.area_total_km2: 117.04
Settlement.population_as_of: 2015
Settlement.population_total: 25240
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.elevation_m: 0
Settlement.timezone: EST

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Instance of: commune of Haiti
Country: Haiti
Located in: Chardonnières Arrondissement
Population: 25240
Area: 117.04
Elevation: 0

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postal code: HT 8510

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Settlements
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==History== The town was originally named Chardonnières by buccaneers or filibusters. In its colonial days, grapes had reached the tables of the kings of France. Today, grapes are used by the Chardonnesiens to welcome visitors to express their generosity and hospitality.

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