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Port-au-Prince

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Port-au-Prince is the capital and largest city of Haiti, located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. It serves as the country's main economic and political center, making it a significant hub for Haiti's government and commerce.

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Settlement.name: Port-au-Prince
Settlement.settlement_type: Capital city and commune
Settlement.image_flag: Local Flag of Port Au Prince.jpg
Settlement.image_shield: Armes de la Ville de Port-au-Prince.svg
Settlement.nicknames: L’Hôpital"The Hospital"
Settlement.motto: "I shine for all"
Settlement.pushpin_map: Haiti#Greater Antilles#North America
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Haiti
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Department
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Ouest

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Contents

Etymology
History
Taino Period
Spanish colonization
{{anchor|filibustiers}} Domination of the [[Filibuster (military)|filibustiers]]
Foundation of Port-au-Prince
American occupation
2010 earthquake
Hurricanes
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Notable people
Economy
Health
Culture
Celebrations
Government
Education
Crime
Transportation
Roads
Public transportation
Seaport
Airports
See also
References
Bibliography
External links

thumb|City of Port-au-Prince as viewed by NASA thumb|300px|Map of Hispaniola and [[Puerto Rico, .]]

Port-au-Prince ( ; ; , ) is the capital and most populous city of Haiti. The city's population was estimated at 1,200,000 in 2022 with the metropolitan area estimated at a population of 2,618,894. The metropolitan area is defined by the IHSI as including the communes of Port-au-Prince, Delmas, Cité Soleil, Tabarre, Carrefour, and Pétion-Ville.