Talk:Port-au-Prince

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Haiti says Port-au-Prince has a population of 2 million, this page says 846,200. Anybody know which figure is correct? Edward 10:40, 6 Mar 2004 (UTC)

• • I have a statistic for 1.7 million. It really all depends on what is considered the city. For example where I live the city-limits population is 123,000 but 175,000, and 294,600(I think thats right) are often cited. Falphin 23:32, 4 August 2005 (UTC)
  • The 12 January 2003 census gives 1.9 million people in the arrondissement de Port-au-Prince. That misses out part of the urban area to the north, but on the other hand, it includes Petionville and everything from there up to Kenscoff, which wouldn't normally be considered part of the city. But I think this may be the least arbitrary figure which we'll find. If people agree, I'll update this entry and the population figures for other Haitian cities (some of which are wildly out) with the 2003 census figures. Robfuller 22:35, 13 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Ideas for additions

This isn't much but here are some things that could be added. Info on Quisqueya University, National Palace, and the Legislative Palace could be added. Port-au-Prince was destroyed twice in its history. There is some economic info on Port-au-Prince here. [1] It should be added that up to 80% of the population may be unemployed. Under a Tourism and Culture section info could be added on, Petionville, Plaine du Cul de Sac, and some info from this site. [2]. Thats just some random things and there is plenty info out there. Falphin 21:29, 3 August 2005 (UTC)

Very good -- let's get cracking! Don't forget libraries though! (I'm writing a rather long bit on the area's, and then the city's, early history -- it should be here in less than 48 hours) --Zantastik talk 21:49, 3 August 2005 (UTC)

Hi Zantastik, I'm currently at the library researching too. I'll hold off writing about history so we do not duplicate effort. Please insert anything partially completed so we know where this article stands.

lots of issues | leave me a message 23:58, 3 August 2005 (UTC)

Ok, sounds good -- will do. I've got to type up what I've written out -- I should have this done within 12 hours or so (no promises though). Good luck researching! --Zantastik talk 11:43, 4 August 2005 (UTC)

Well I've written a sloopy section on transport. Anyone want to create an upload a pronunciation for the name? lots of issues | leave me a message 21:27, 4 August 2005 (UTC)

• Added a section on the history of the area that's now Port-au-Prince before the city's founding. I know it's long, but I'll add more about the city itself. Note that this section should not be moved to an article about Haïti's history -- it's just about the area where Port-au-Prince is now located. If you want to understand the city's history, you have to know what was there before. And geez, that took a lot of time to write (even if it's extremely rough and in need of cleanup!) Let's get this article going! :) --Zantastik talk 22:00, 4 August 2005 (UTC)

Good job! I'm planning to add to the recent history but admittingly I don't no much about this city. Falphin 22:57, 4 August 2005 (UTC)

• The "city today" should be dissolved into other articles. lots of issues | leave me a message 00:13, 5 August 2005 (UTC)

o Where do I find information on environmental issues in Port-au-Prince? HELP ME PLEASE!

The statistic given in the introduction without citation of 1 million dead in 15 years during the period 1492-1507 seems a bit high since the Spanish had no real settlement there in 1492 to begin with. Does someone have some citations on this? 148.78.243.122 06:35, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Feedback

With the picture showing a "tap-tap" or shared taxi, the vehicle in the foreground is not a tap-tap. It's more approriately called a bus. The vehicle in the far, lower right background (the white pick-up truck with a raised canopy) is a tap-tap.