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Limbe, A Historic Haitian City
Limbé is located in Haiti's Nord Department. In the Limbe Arrondissement, it is a municipality inhabited by 32200 inhabitants as per 2003 census. After Cap Haitien it is the second most important city. Bas-Limbe and Limbe are the two communes which include other seven rural sections. It is located to the north of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince at a distance of 220 km. L'Acul-du-Nord, Bas-Limbé, Cap-Haïtien, Port-Margot and Plaisance are the neighboring cities and towns to access from Limbe.
From where does Limbe derives its strength
Limbe city derives its strength and a base of diverse agriculture from the Limbe River. Near the sea in Bas-Limber, rice is produced and in the city's surrounding areas, mango, coffee, banana and fruits of other kinds are produced.
Bas Limbe, Second Most Important Town In Nord Department
Bas-Limbe is located in Haiti's Nord Department. After Cap Haitien it is the second most important one in the Nord Department. In the Arrondissement of Limbe, it is a municipality. From Bas-Limbe and Limbe, Cap Haitien is located at a 26 km distance. Port Margot is at 8 km and Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti is at 150 km distance. French colonialists and Haitian slave battled fiercely in Limbe town.
Main Occupation
Main occupation of this town is agriculture with the winding River Limbe passing through Bas-Limbe into the sea. Coffee, bananas, mangoes and other fruits are grown here with constant water supply from the river. Vast rice pads are grown close to the sea.
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