It is bordered on the east by the town of Gressier, on the southeast by the city of Carrefour, on the south by the Southeast De… As of 2015, the population was 509,280 inhabitants. At the time of the arrival of the Europeans in 1492, Yaguana—modern-day Léogâne—was the capital of Jaragua, one of the five chiefdoms on the island of Hispaniola. Delmas itself is an urban continuation of the capital city. Léogâne est l’une des rares villes à conserver son cachet d’autrefois. The people of Léogâne proudly value their local culture and history. Léogâne is located at 19.5474° N, 71.7296° W, about 29 km (18 mi) West of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. Sur l'année, la température moyenne à Léogâne est de 25.6 C. Les La mairie de Léogâne a subi, récemment, un revers en assistant, impuissante, à la destruction partielle de trois hangars destinés au marché public de la ville, construit à Chatuley, jadis un terrain en conflit. Not having a home stadium requires the Léogâne soccer teams to travel to other cities in Haiti and prevents the community from both participating in the matches and receiving the economic benefits associated with hosting a game. American forces were deployed in the country without major incidents except in Léogâne, where Charlemagne Péralte commander of the military security of the region refused to put down the arms and the national flag without having received the official order of the Haitian authorities. Since the colonial period, Léogâne’s economic identity has been tied to sugar cane production and fishing. The arondissement consists of the following communes: On 12 January 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the arrondissement. The social fabric of Léogâne has been subject to decades of political upheaval, grinding poverty, disease and the decay of infrastructure. Political instability and lack of basic public services, combined with weak technical and financial capacity, collectively undermine both philanthropy and international investment. The municipality of Léogane has five Representations of political party, 23 Popular organizations, 20 peasant groups, six Women's groups and three non-commercial cooperatives. L’ Arrondissement de Léogâne est un arrondissement d' Haïti, subdivision du département de l'Ouest. As of 2015, the population was 509,280 inhabitants. Arrondissement Elle est située à 32 kilomètres au sud-ouest de la capitale et « […] sa population est aujourd’hui estimée à environ 199 813 habitants ». Department Leyogàn [4], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}18°30′39″N 72°38′02″W / 18.5108°N 72.6339°W / 18.5108; -72.6339. Située à quelques kilomètres de la capitale Port-au-Prince, sa population est estimée à habitants (recensement par estimation de 2009). In 1669, Léogane counted only 50 men carrying weapons. The population of Léogâne is estimated to be more than 200 000 inhabitants, of whom 3/4 are under 35 years of age. There are also sixteen vocational schools. He died without children and left the kingdom to his sister Anacoana. [2] Petit Goâve was greatly affected by the quake. There are also Robinson Augustus, Dugravil, Steevee Dog, and many others. The stadium is named Parc Gérard Christophe and can accommodate about 15,000 spectators. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Léogâne (Kreole: Leyogàn) is a coastal city in Haiti's Ouest Department and the seat of Léogâne Arrondissement. There is strong place identity in Léogâne that serves as a guide to rebuilding efforts. Map of Léogâne; Downtown Léogâne indicated by orange circle. This commune has numerous private kindergartens, twenty pubic schools, numerous private, and four congregational were inventoried in the municipality. The Catholic temples (churches and chapels combined) are revealed to be the most numerous. According to the IHSI, this commune has a total land area of 387.88 square kilometers (149.76 square miles), of which 282.72 km² (72%) is rural, 95.41 km² (25%) is suburban, and 10.61 km² (3%) is urban. It is bordered on the east by the town of Gressier, on the southeast by the city of Carrefour, on the south by the Southeast Department city of Jacmel, on the southwest by its suburb La Vallée-de-Jacmel, and on the west by the town of Grand-Goâve. In terms of cultural heritage, the commune of Léogane has a cave and a fort. Travel ideas and destination guide for your next trip to North America. Léogâne is located at 18.5128° N, 72.6240° W, about 29 km (18 mi) West of the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince. With respect to water availability, the municipality has six rivers, nineteen springs, two ponds and a lagoon. Elle est subdivisée en treize sections communales et le Quartier Trouin. These fountains were built by UNICEF, but several of the pumps need repair. According to the IHSI, this commune has a total land area of 387.88 square kilometers (149.76 square miles), of which 282.72 km² (72%) is rural, 95.41 km² (25%) is suburban, and 10.61 km² (3%) is urban. In the 1660s, pioneers began to settle the area in western Cul-de-Sac Plain along the Rivière Rouyonne. It also holds importance for archaeological and ancient sites such as Fort Campan, and one of the most ancient windmills in the western hemisphere is located in Baussan, Léogâne. It includes: Lanmou Kreyol, we've killed the sun, black chorus, Crazy about Michel, and others. Zip Code(s) Léogâne, anciennement Léogane (sans accent circonflexe), est une commune d'Haïti, située dans le département de l'Ouest, et chef-lieu de l'arrondissement de Léogâne. Notre destination n'est jamais un lieu, mais plutôt une nouvelle façon de regarder les choses. It's inhabitants are called Léogânais(e). This province was the last independent holdout during the Spanish conquest of Hispaniola until their leader Queen Anacaona was captured and killed by the Spaniards in 1503. Area Haïti standard, le 22 novembre 2020.- Des habitants de Petite rivière, 3e section communale de Léogâne (Ouest), ont lynché durant la nuit du 21 au 22 novembre 2020 six (6) présumés voleurs de bœufs, a-t-on appris à la rédaction de Haïti standard. 385 km² (149 Sq.mi) This region of Léogane has always been considered one of the most prosperous regions of the island of Hispaniola. The Ministry of Public Health and Population is not represented in the commune of Léogane. Sur l'année, la température moyenne à Léogâne est de 29.1°C et les précipitations sont en moyenne de 786.2 mm. Local cultural identity serves as a guide to community and economic development, planning for infrastructure and public works, housing, education, and urban design. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Léogâne (Haitian Creole: Leyogàn) is an arrondissement in the Ouest Department of Haiti. Architecturally, Léogâne City is classic Caribbean in style, and the surrounding mountains and coast are some of Haiti’s loveliest natural terrain. In 1694, Ogeron came to reside in Léogane, which consecrated the settlement as the capital of the colony. Ouest Léogâne ist Hauptstadt des gleichnamigen Arrondissements (Kreis). De Tabarre à Cité Soleil passant par Delmas et Petion-Ville pour atteindre la Croix-des-Bouquets, les communes de Gressier et carrefour, le FAES a touché la cité d’Anacaona. https://haiti.fandom.com/wiki/Léogâne?oldid=31443. The city also adopted "I am Léogânais and I am proud of it" as a slogan, due to the city's amibitious history and its increasing need for civic pride. The one basketball court in Léogâne is a half-finished tennis court next to the mayor’s office. Haïti standard, le 18 octobre 2019.- Au lendemain de la situation de panique généralisée qui a régné, le 17 octobre, dans la commune de Léogâne, le sous-commissariat situé dans la localité de Carrefour Dufort est fermé jusqu’à ce matin (11:30 a.m.), a constaté le correspondant de Haïti … For administrative and judicial infrastructures, a police station, a Peace Court and a civil status office were listed in the municipality. On August 7, 1702, a new attack of the English took place, without success. The concern of the youth of the city revolves around the expectation of a visa to emigrate, because unemployment is raging. Cet emplacement est classé comme Aw par Köppen et Geiger. Events, Webcams and more. Beyond her political role, she left the image of a poet and samba who performed songs. Vodun occupies a prominent place among the inhabitants of the "City of Queen Anacaona", with a mixture of African, Tainos and Christian rituals. Léogâne is a coastal city situated at the entrance of the Port-au-Prince Bay. Among the most recent, we can cite Carole Demason, Rodrigue milien, Samuel Lubin "Kessy" (Ideologue of the Lavalas regime), who give performances throughout the world. Léogâne, anciennement Léogane, est une commune d'Haïti dans le département de l'Ouest… Léogâne sur le site Mapcarta, la carte ouverte. It is currently being used as municipal space. The city has two football clubs in the first Division: Le Cavalo and Valencia. 519 people per km²(1,341 people per sq mi) Place identity should embrace much more than historic preservation and the marketing of local crafts. Léogâne is known for its tafia, a sugar cane-based alcohol. Other sports such as basketball, running, weightlifting, martial arts, tennis, and volleyball also have a following in the city. In 1665, the site was chosen to replace Port-au-Prince as the capital of the colony and was incorporated under the name "Yaguana". The date of elevation to the rank of the commune is not known. Les précipitations à Léogâne sont beaucoup plus importantes en été qu'elles ne le sont en hiver. Haiti Local is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The commune of Léogane and a good number of its localities are electrified. We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.-Native American Proverb. The Kingdom of Xaragua was led by Bohéchio, who succeeded Anacaona, his sister the wife of Caonabo who then led the Maguana. Gaining an understanding of Léogâne’s culture and history is central to its redevelopment. Mardi, le Ministère de l'environnement, le Bureau de l’Ordonnateur National et l’Union Européenne, ont lancé dans la commune de Léogâne un projet innovant visant à atténuer la vulnérabilité des populations de cette commune face aux dérèglements engendrés par les changements climatiques. Léogâne, anciennement Léogane (sans accent circonflexe), est une commune d'Haïti dans le département de l'Ouest et le chef-lieu de l'arrondissement de Léogâne, à quelques kilomètres de la capitale du pays, Port-au-Prince Sugar cane, cassava, beans of several varieties, plantain, maize, are the main economic resources of the population. In February 1710 a fire ravaged Petite Rivière, leaving only six or seven houses and the church was not rebuilt. Léogâne possède un climat de savane avec hiver sec (Aw) selon la classification de Köppen-Geiger. Rebuilding efforts should be framed in terms of a distinct regional identity, rooted in the local culture and ways of life. It’s also called “the bastion of stone carving in Haiti”. Since the emergence of populism with Aristide in 1990, Rara has been politicized more and more. Background The island nation of Haiti poses an ongoing challenge to the international development community. Léogâne has 13 communal sections and a district. There are public fountains with eighteen taps and more than two hundred pumps. From the time of the Indians, it was called Yaguana. Shortly afterward, the name was changed to Léogâne in honor of the French legacy. It is part of the defensive system developed by Jean-Jacques Desalins after the revolution of independence, in the eventuality of a return of the French, former Masters of the colony of Santo Domingo. There are already many organizations that can help facilitate the growth and success of the sport, including four (three men’s and one woman’s) professional teams. Image 1.6a: An informal soccer game in Léogâne Léogâne Commune … In 1803, during the Haitian Revolution Jean-Jacques Dessalines ordered his men to burn the town to the ground to force out the last of the French colonists. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. She has no museum. As for leisure, the commune has two libraries and a cinema room. The Sainte-Rose parish of Lima, located in Léogane, succeeded the two parishes of Petite Rivière and L'Ester. However, this popular feast undergoes systematic transformations, especially after 1804, where it became a manifestation of vodun, taking on a public dimension (what is seen in the street) and an esoteric dimension for the insiders of the kabbalahs of Vodun. This article about a location in Haiti is a stub. Nearly 130 temples were counted in the commune. As of the IHSI's March 1, 2015 estimate, Léogâne had a population of 199,813, up from 181,709 at the 2010 census. Residents of Léogâne are known as 'Léoganais'. Léogâne (Haitian Creole: Leyogàn) is a coastal commune in Ouest Department, Haïti.It is located in the eponymous arrondissement, the Léogâne Arrondissement. The city grew throughout the 19th century and became a center for sugar cane production and fishing. "Nou pa eritye Latè soti nan zansèt nou yo; nou prete li nan men pitit nou yo." At the level of economic and financial infrastructure, the municipality has a hotel, a dozen small restaurants, a Caisse populaire and six marketing cooperatives. The Léogâne soccer stadium, which was barely adequate before the earthquake, is currently home to a large tent encampment which could remain there for some time. They include a diverse mix of government employees, college students, musicians, farm workers, and blue-collar workers. L'histoire et la culture de Léogâne sont une partie importante du patrimoine national d'Haïti. In 1915, the United States military forces landed in Haiti and occupied the country until 1934. Haiti In Haiti, sports are not only a source of entertainment and camaraderie, but are also a means of economic development. Léogane is one of the oldest cities in the country. Par rapport à l'hiver, les étés ont beaucoup plus de pluie. The theatrical life is animated by the Club des Stars, an active troupe since 1993, offering performances on different occasions. Its terrain consists mostly of hills and a tropical climate. Among the founding settlers of Yaguana, whose French pronunciation made Léogane, was Ogeron who was governor of the French colony of Santo Domingo in 1665. Léogâne is a coastal city situated at the entrance of the Port-au-Prince Bay. Country Léogâne is the capital of Rara, a popular music and song festival that begins the day after Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Monday. On this occasion Monsieur Guy Coutard, adviser to the Sovereign Council, distinguished himself, but there were 40 men dead or wounded. In the case of health facilities, a hospital, seven clinics, six health centres with no bed, and a health center with a bed have been inventoried at the communal level. Léogâne is bounded to the north by the gulf of Gonâve, to the east by the commune of Gressier, to the south by the summit of the "Massif de la Selle" which separates it from … Football (soccer), basketball, volleyball, tennis are the sports practiced in the commune of Léogane. Il a été créé autour de la ville Léogâne, qui est aujourd'hui son chef-lieu. For this reason, a focus on culture is an appropriate place to begin. Postal codes in the Léogâne Arrondissement start with the number 62. Léogâne est un trésor national car il était le centre politique de la société indigène de Taino Arawak, … Located in western Ouest Department, within the greater Léogâne Plain, the city is home to numerous rivers, and waterways, including Rivière Momance and Riviere Rouyonne. Entertainment entrepreneurs set up informal ‘cinemas’ in their homes, charging a small fee for admission. Léogâne, le 6 août 2018.-Une vive tension règne actuellement (1:30 p.m.) dans la commune de Léogâne, précisément à l’entrée nord de la ville où des individus ont dressé des barricades de pneus enflammés sur la chaussée. Almost every house has a well. Léogâne has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature, cuisine, and architecture. Léogâne (Haitian Creole: Leyogàn) is an arrondissement in the Ouest Department of Haiti. Entrepreneurs also make money by arranging bals, or dance parties in yards and streets. before the Spanish colonization of the island of Haiti. Léogâne Arrondissement The commune contains a telephone office, four radio stations, and a television station. The settlement was located on two sites: L'Ester and Petite Rivière, the seat of the parish of Saint-Jacques. Die Hafenstadt Léogâne (kreyòl: Leyogàn) liegt 30 km westlich der Hauptstadt Port-au-Prince an der Nordküste der Halbinsel Tiburon im Département Ouest von Haiti. Il était peuplé par 463 140 habitants en 2009. Le 27 janvier nous avons appris le décès du secrétaire de Terre des jeunes Léogâne, soit Carl Presly. The Campan Fort, now in ruins and abandoned, was built around 1806 in Beauséjour, on the hills. The "Rara" dates from the Amerindian period, i.e. Anacoana was endowed with a genius superior to her sex and even to that of the peoples of the island of Santo Domingo, and had for the Spaniards feelings of affection and inspired them to her brother. There are a number of entrepreneurial entertainment activities that should be encouraged and supported in rebuilding efforts. [3] All public buildings in Grand-Goâve were destroyed. L'exécution d'une décision de justice justifie cette situation. 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B-1 Partie B: Élaboration du plan de reconstruction post-séisme de la commune de Léogâne Avant-propos Le Plan d’action pour le rétablissement et le développement d’Haïti … Talking about the goals of rebuilding, one local artist said, “We need to build a reason to be in Léogâne.” Providing a reason to want to be in Léogâne should guide all rebuilding efforts here. HT6210HT6211 TrouinHT6212 OrangersMajor Routes: Léogâne was historically a center of sugar and rum production, and more recently became infamous as the epicenter of the 2010 earthquake. Léogâne bénéficie d'un climat tropical. BackgroundOver a fifth (21.9%) of children under 5 years of age in Haiti suffer from chronic malnutrition, 11.4% are underweight, and 5.1% suffer from acute malnutrition. A dozen Building materials, over thirty food supply centres, shops, depots, several gas stations, three private morgues, eighteen Phamarcies, several photocopiers, numerous beauty studios, four markets, several photography studios and several dry cleaning are the economic and commercial establishments of the commune of Léogane. Unfortunately, Léogâne’s physical form was devastated by the earthquake in January of 2010, and the region’s economic identity has been overcome by the concentration of population and services in nearby Port-au-Prince.
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