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Dating in Dessalines

Members from Dessalines and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Dessalines

  • Dessalines is among the ten largest cities in Haiti; about 180,000 people live here.
  • It's part of Artibonite.
  • Port-au-Prince, the largest city in Haiti, is about 82 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye (23 km), Verrettes (24 km) and Saint-Marc (26 km).

Where to meet in Dessalines

A weekday evening works well in Dessalines: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Dessalines

How far around Dessalines can I search?

Within 50 km of Dessalines there are 12 towns and cities — Saint-Marc, Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye and Gonaïves among them — with more than 760,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Dessalines free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Dessalines and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Dessalines real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Dessalines?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Haiti or abroad.

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