Abricots

Abricots (Haitian Creole: Abriko) is a commune in the Jérémie Arrondissement, in the Grand'Anse department of Haiti. Its Taino-name was Mamey which means apricot the fruit. The town is nicknamed le Paradis des Indiens (Indian's Paradise).

Abricots
  • Abriko
Commune
Anse du Clerc
Abricots
Location in Haiti
Coordinates: 18°38′0″N 74°18′0″W
CountryHaiti
DepartmentGrand'Anse
ArrondissementJérémie
Area
  Total102.89 km2 (39.73 sq mi)
Elevation
220 m (720 ft)
Population
 (March, 2015)
  Total37,675
  Density366/km2 (950/sq mi)

Villages located within the municipality include: Abricots, Anse du Clerc, Anse Josep, L'Homond, Latitte, Louissant, Morne Bijote, Poyrette, Sajote, and Saint-Victor

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