Chardonnières
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Location in Haiti
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Coordinates: 18°16′0″N 74°10′0″W / 18.26667°N 74.16667°W | |
Country | Haiti |
Department | Sud |
Arrondissement | Chardonnières |
Area | |
• Total | 117.04 km2 (45.19 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (March, 2015)
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• Total | 25,240 |
• Density | 216/km2 (560/sq mi) |
Demonym | Chardonnesien(ne) ( fr) |
Chardonnières ( Haitian Creole: Chadonyè) is a commune in the Chardonnières Arrondissement, in the Sud department of Haiti. Chardonnière is the largest producer of grapes in Haiti. [3] A Festival of the Grape (Festival du raisin des Chardonnières) is annually held. [4]
The town was originally named Chardonnières by buccaneers or filibusters. [3] In its colonial days, grapes had reached the tables of the kings of France. Today, grapes are used by the Chardonnesiens to welcome visitors to express their generosity and hospitality. [3]
Chardonnière is located about 72 kilometers from Les Cayes, and minutes from Port-à-Piment. [3]
The Catholic parish of Chardonnière was erected in 1897 and consecrated to Saint Anne. [3]