Explore Obleon in Haiti
Obleon in the region of Ouest is a town in Haiti - some 8 mi or ( 13 km ) South-East of Port-au-Prince , the country's capital city .
Current time in Obleon is now 09:57 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Port-au-Prince " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santa Cruz de Barahona, San Juan de la Maguana, and Sabaneta. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Santo Domingo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Obleon ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Haiti Water Crisis -- What's to be done?
In the wake of the earthquake in Haiti, water relief is very important. International Action is working to provide clean water in this crisis. To donate, go to www.razoo.com and to get updated news go ..
Royal Oasis : A 5 star Hotel opening soon in Haiti (developer and CEO : Jerry Tardieu)
The Royal Oasis -- opening in Haiti during the summer of 2012 -- will be a 130 room city hotel that will operate under the flag of the Spanish hospitality chain - Occidental Hotels & Resorts (OHR) - o ..
If I Was President
"If I Was President" is a feature documentary that chronicles the incredible journey of Grammy award winning star Wyclef Jean in his campaign to bring peace and humanitarian aid to his war-torn homela ..
The Last Seven Years
Pictures from the last seven years. Music from: www.youtube.com ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Kenscoff
Kenscoff is a town in the Ouest Department of Haiti, located in mountainous country some 10 kilometres to the southeast of the capital Port-au-Prince. The altitude is approximately 1500 meters. Because of its altitude, the temperature is on average cooler than the capital and during winter months it can become quite cold; cold enough to warrant a sweater or a jacket. It has a population of around 4000.
Located at 18.45 -72.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
2008 Pétionville school collapse
The Pétionville school collapse occurred on November 7, 2008, in Pétionville, a suburb of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, when the church-operated Collège La Promesse Évangélique ("The Evangelical Promise School") collapsed at around 10:00 a.m. local time . About 700 students from kindergarten through high school attended the school; however, it is unclear how many were in the three-story building when it collapsed. At least 93 people, mostly children, were confirmed killed, and over 150 injured.
Located at 18.52 -72.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Pétionville
Pétion-Ville is a commune and a suburb of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in the hills east and separate of the city itself on the northern hills of the Massif de la Selle. It was named after Alexandre Sabès Pétion (1770–1818), the Haitian general and president later recognized as one of the country's four founding fathers. The district is primarily a residential and tourist area. It held a population of 283,052 at the 2003 Census, which was officially estimated to have reached 342,694 in 2009.
Located at 18.52 -72.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Morne du Cibao
Morne du Cibao is the third highest mountain in Haiti, after Pic la Selle and Pic Macaya. It is the highest point in the Montagnes du Cibao, and rises to an elevation of 2,280 meters (7,480 feet) above sea level.
Located at 18.36 -72.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Morne Bois-Pin
Morne Bois-Pin is the fourth highest mountain in Haiti. It is 2,235 meters (7,333 feet) above sea level. The three taller Haitian mountains are Pic la Selle, Pic Macaya, and Morne du Cibao.
Located at 18.35 -72.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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