Saint-Michel-de-l'Atalaye
Commune in Artibonite, Haiti / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye (Haitian Creole: Sen Michèl Latalay; Spanish: San Miguel de la Atalaya) is a commune in the Marmelade Arrondissement, in the Artibonite department of Haiti. It has 95,216 inhabitants. It is the second largest city geographically after Port-au-Prince, the national capital. Located in the Central Plateau, it is home to several large Christian churches including one which has been there for over 50 years. It is a scenic locale, surrounded by rich farmland, abundant water resources and distant mountain peaks in every direction. There are excellent schools which are privately funded and a current (2011) small residential development outside of the main town area which is near completion which was originally sponsored by the central government. There is a new joint venture nearing completion with a Taiwanese partner that plans to bring bamboo crafts and goods manufacturing skills training to the local people.
Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye
Sen Michèl Latalay | |
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Coordinates: 19°22′0″N 72°20′0″W | |
Country | Haiti |
Department | Artibonite |
Arrondissement | Marmelade |
Founded in | 1768 |
Founded by | José de Guzmán y Meléndez, Viscount of San Rafael de la Angostura |
Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
Population (7 August 2003)[1] | |
• Total | 95,216 |
The area is one of the least prone to earthquakes according to local government expertise. There is a new city hall nearing completion with excellent modern construction techniques and classic architecture (summer 2011).