Port-de-Paix is located in the northwest of Haiti on the Atlantic Coast, and it is the capital of the department of Nord-Quest with a population of 34,282. It was first discovered by Christopher Columbus, on December 6, 1492, who named it “Valparaiso” and settled near Mole Saint Nicolas. French filibusters founded Port-de-Paix in 1665. Port-de-Paix cultivates coffee, banana, cacao and rice.

Haiti’s population is of 8,706.497, which is expected to grow to 12.8 million in 20 years. Only 28% of th women use methods of family planning. Haiti is the country with the lowest per capita GDP of the western hemisphere estimated at only $15.82 billion. 67% of the entire population makes less than $1.00 per day and the average annual income of Haitians is US $200.00. After Brazil, Haiti is the country with most HIV/AIDS victims in the LAC countries. 60% of the population lack access to health care. 55% of the population is illiterate and only 2% receive higher education.