Hinche

Hinche is a Haitian and main town in the department Centre. The city has 31 928 inhabitants ( 2012 calculation ), making it the largest city in the department Centre. It lies on the River Guayamouc, about 20 to 30 kilometers from the border with the Dominican Republic, which runs to the east and southeast of the city ..

Economically, the city is mainly dominated by agriculture. Significant is the cultivation of coffee, cotton, sisal, sugar cane and fruits. In addition, one operates animal husbandry, beekeeping and cotton processing.

Hinche is the seat of the Diocese of Hinche built in 1972 the Roman Catholic Church.

Demographics

The population Hinches has more than tripled in the past thirty years.

Born in Hinche

  • Pedro Santana (1801-1864), Dominican politician and several times president of the Dominican Republic
  • Oreste Zamor (1861-1915), Haitian General, politician and President of Haiti

Evidence

19.149722222222 - 72.016666666667Koordinaten: 19 ° 9 ' N, 72 ° 1' W

  • Location in Haiti
  • Department Centre
Centre Department Roman Catholic Diocese of Hinche
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