Okap
Haiti · NordHT
Commune in the department of Nord, Haiti
Cap-Haïtien is a commune of about 300,000 people on the north coast of Haiti and capital of the department of Nord. Previously named Cap‑Français and Cap‑Henri during the rule of Henri I, it was historically nicknamed the Paris of the Antilles, because of its wealth and sophistication, expressed through its architecture and artistic life. It was an important city during the colonial period, serving as the capital of the French Colony of Saint-Domingue from the city's formal foundation in 1711 until 1770 when the capital was moved to Port-au-Prince. After the Haitian Revolution, it became the capital of the Kingdom of Haiti under King Henri I until 1820.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 155,505
- Coordinates
- 19.759, -72.198
- Timezone
- America/Port-au-Prince
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Okap
Set in Nord, Haiti, Okap is a mid-sized city. Around 155,505 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Okap is strongest on adventure, family and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Okap
Adventure in Okap
(1)Our data lists Escape Room as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Okap.
Family in Okap
(1)Looking for family? Okap has Aquariums. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Okap's own activity tags.
Nature in Okap
(1)Okap records Desert under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Okap is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Okap, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Port-au-Prince.
Similar destinations
Places near Okap that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Okap known for?
- Okap, in Nord, Haiti, is best known for adventure, family and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 155,505 residents.
- What can you do in Okap?
- Recorded activities in Okap include Escape Room, Aquariums and Desert. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Okap located?
- Okap is located in Nord, Haiti. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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