Port-au-Prince Is Farther North Than Manila
Comparing latitudes:
- Port-au-Prince, Haiti: 18°32′ N (72°20′ W)
- Manila, Philippines: 14°35′ N (120°58′ E)
Port-au-Prince is ~4° (≈ 440 km / 275 mi) farther north.
Climate Consequence
- Port-au-Prince: Tropical wet/dry (Aw) — distinct dry season Nov–Mar.
- Manila: Tropical monsoon (Am) / trade-wind coastal — less seasonal temperature variation, heavier summer rains.
Both are tropical capitals, but Port-au-Prince's higher latitude gives it a slightly more pronounced "winter" dry spell.