Milot, Haiti
Milot (Haitian Creole: Milo) is a commune in the Nord department of Haiti, 12 miles south of Cap-Haïtien. It is the site of Sans-Souci Palace, one of Haiti's most revered landmarks. The Citadelle Laferrière, Haiti's best-known landmark, is five miles (8 km) by road to the south. The town also hosts a hospital, Hôpital Sacré Coeur, run by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Crudem Foundation, Inc. It was the capital of the State of Haiti.
Milot Milo | |
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Milot from the gates of the Sans-Souci Palace | |
Milot Location in Haiti | |
Coordinates: 19°37′0″N 72°13′0″W | |
Country | Haiti |
Department | Nord |
Arrondissement | Acul-du-Nord |
Communal Sections
The commune consists of three communal sections, namely:
- Perches-de-Bonnet, rural
- Bonnet à l'Evêque, urban (town of Milot) and rural
- Genipailler, urban (Carrefour des Pères neighborhood) and rural
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