Bassin-Bleu

Fond Bassin Bleu is a very small place in the region of Northwest in Haiti with a population of approximately 34,000 people.

Bassin-Bleu bore in the past the name of “Nan Pèze”. It was raised to the rank of commune in 1930. This date is often confused with that of foundation of the city.

The inhabitants of the town of Bassin-Bleu are called Bassin-Bléen. The whole commune of Bassin-Bleu is located inside the national territory. The relief of the city of Bassin-Bleu is formed of a plain. Its three communal sections are respectively composed of Morne (1st section La Plate), plain (2nd section Carreau Datty) and plateau (3rd section Haut de Moustiques). The climate of these communal sections is normal. This municipality covers an area of ​​84 Sq. mi. (220.22 km2) and has about 26 dwellings and 86 localities. Its population is estimated in 1998 at 36,411 inhabitants; 33,296 in 2015.

Education: In the field of education, the Ministry of National Education of Youth and Sports is represented in the commune of Bassin-Bleu by an office of the School Inspectorate. There are two kindergartens, 70 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, one technical school and 21 literacy centers. It should be noted that the commune of Bassin-Bleu has neither university nor higher school.

Health: Regarding health, the Ministry of Public Health and Population has no representation at the level of the commune of Bassin-Bleu. There is, however, a hospital and a public dispensary. The medical staff consists of one doctor and two auxiliaries.

Utilities: The town of Bassin-Bleu has four rivers, four springs and two ponds. Rivers and springs are captured and distributed. The use of the two ponds is not specified. There is no lake or lagoon. The city of Bassin-Bleu is electrified for four hours a week by an electric motor. The electrification of this area has been made possible thanks to the efforts of some parliamentarians.

Religion: 46 temples, all beliefs combined (apart from vodun) are counted in the commune of Bassin-Bleu. The churches of God occupy the first place with 37% of the total, the second largest are thr Catholic temples (28%) The third and fourth ranks are respectively occupied by Baptist temples (17%) and Adventists (13%).

Leisure: This town lacks a library, cinema, public square, monuments and sites. There is a theater, a museum, a nightclub and seven gagères. There is soccer, cycling and other athletics.

Communication: The town of Bassin-Bleu is equipped with a telephone service, but it should be noted the inexistence of the press- spoken, written and televised.