Fun facts about Croix-des-Bouquets
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On March 22, 1792, Croix-des-Bouquets was the site of one of the first battles of the Haitian Revolution.
Croix-des-Bouquets
Haiti
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.
From the “History” section
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The first citizen to represent Croix-des-Bouquets in the first Chamber of Communes in 1817 was Plomba Ladouceur.
Croix-des-Bouquets
Haiti
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.
From the “History” section
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Wyclef Jean, a member of the Fugees, was born in Croix-des-Bouquets.
Croix-des-Bouquets
Haiti
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.
From the “Notable people” section
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Anís Zunúzí Bahá'í School, which opened in 1980, survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake and provided relief efforts.
Croix-des-Bouquets
Haiti
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.
From the “Education” section
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The École Shalom des Frères in Croix-des-Bouquets is also known as the Alpha Academy and was established in 2003.
Croix-des-Bouquets
Haiti
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.
From the “Education” section
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