Jeremie, often called the "City of Poets," is a charming coastal town in southwestern Haiti, known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. Nestled between lush green mountains and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the town exudes a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere. Jeremie is renowned for being the birthplace of many Haitian literary figures and artists, which has earned it its poetic nickname. Its streets are adorned with colonial architecture, reflecting its deep historical roots. The surrounding countryside offers breathtaking landscapes, including pristine beaches, cascading waterfalls, and fertile land ideal for agriculture. Despite facing challenges like hurricanes and economic hardships, the resilient spirit of Jeremie’s people shines through their warm hospitality, music, and art, making it a unique and inspiring destination in Haiti.
JEREMIE
Jérémie (Haitian Creole: Jeremi) is a commune and capital city of the Grand'Anse department in Haiti. It had a population of about 31,000 at the 2003 census. The Grande-Anse River flows near the city.
Jérémie is called the city of the poets because of the numerous writers, poets, and historians born there.
During 1762, Creole General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas was born here. He is mostly known for fighting under Napoleon in Italy and Egypt and for being the father of writer Alexandre Dumas.
In the early 2000s, archaeologists uncovered an ancient synagogue of Crypto-Jews in the city, the only one found on the island. Jérémie has historically been inhabited by many mixed-race families of Jewish descent.
Roughly 40 nautical miles (46 mi; 74 km) west of the city lies Navassa Island, which is claimed by Haiti and the United States. Jérémie Airport
IATA Code JEE | ICAO Code MTJE | Time Zone GMT -4:00
Telephone +509 37 17 9374
The city has an airport, Jérémie Airport. The area of the airport of Jérémie is known as "Numero Deux". Mission Aviation Fellowship conducts charter flights into the airport. Agape Flights, based in Venice, Florida, provides weekly mail and cargo service for several missionaries in the area.
Jérémie Airport is 6.5 km west of Jérémie in the Grand'Anse of Haiti and is the third busiest airport in Haiti in terms of passenger traffic.