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Croix-des-Bouquets

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Haiti

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Population
195K
Coordinates
18.5833, -72.2167
Category
cities

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Croix-des-Bouquets is a commune in the Ouest department of Haiti. It is located 12.9 kilometers (8.0 mi) to the northeast of Haiti's capital city, Port-au-Prince. Originally located on the shore, it was relocated inland after the 1770 Port-au-Prince earthquake. With a population density of 52,000/km2 (130,000/sq mi), Croix-des-Bouquets is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

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