Cayes-Jacmel


Cayes-Jacmel is a commune in the Jacmel Arrondissement, in the Sud-Est department of Haiti.
It has 40,348 inhabitants. Cayes-Jacmel is down the road from Cyvadier and home to a lovely public beach and has a remarkable farmers market. The town is also home to amazing artists and artisans, including work in meticulously created miniature ships. The region's hydroelectric plant is nearby.

Demographic

The commune is inhabited by personas.

History

The town of Cayes-Jacmel was founded in 1714.

Administration

The commune is made up of 4 sections:
  • Ravine-Normande
  • Gaillard
  • Haut-Cap-Rouge
  • La Selle de Fond-Melon

Monument and site

Fort Ogé is part of around 20 military installments, built on the Haitian territory after the 1804 independence: a defensive system aimed to stop a possible return of the French, former owners of the Saint-Domingue colony. The Fort Ogé was built under the direction of general Magloire Ambroise. The ruins of the fort are located inside the commune section of Cap-Rouge. Its name reminds of Vincent Ogé, one of the main protagonists of the Haitian Revolution.