Cap-Haitien

American  

[kap-a-ee-syan, -tyan] / kap a iˈsyɛ̃, -ˈtyɛ̃ /

noun

1. a seaport in N Haiti.

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Cap-Haitien British  

/ kapaisjɛ̃, -tjɛ̃ /

noun

1. Also called: le Cap.  a port in N Haiti: capital during the French colonial period. Pop: 134 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

In late April and early May, as a researcher for Human Rights Watch, I traveled to the northern city of Cap-Haïtien.

From Los Angeles Times

In Cap-Haïtien, I spoke with dozens of people who fled the capital and other towns in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times

Before Monday’s reopening, the sole airport operating in Haiti was the one located in the north coastal city of Cap-Haitien.

From Seattle Times

Five flights have landed in the northern city of Cap-Haïtien, site of Haiti’s sole functioning airport, bringing 62 tons of medicine, water, emergency shelter equipment and other essential supplies.

From Seattle Times

At the Bell Angelot school in downtown Cap-Haïtien, officials have seen a 10% increase in enrollment and say it is still rising.

From Seattle Times