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.

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