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'''Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye''' ({{lang-ht|Sen Michèl Latalay}}; {{lang-es|San Miguel de la Atalaya}}) is a [[List of communes of Haiti|commune]] in the [[Marmelade Arrondissement]], in the [[Artibonite (department)|Artibonite]] [[Departments of Haiti|department]] of [[Haiti]].
'''Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye''' ({{langx|ht|Sen Michèl Latalay}}; {{langx|es|San Miguel de la Atalaya}}) is a [[List of communes of Haiti|commune]] in the [[Marmelade Arrondissement]], in the [[Artibonite (department)|Artibonite]] [[Departments of Haiti|department]] of [[Haiti]].
It has 95,216 inhabitants. It is the second largest city geographically after Port-au-Prince, the national capital. Located in the Central Plateau, it is home to several large Christian churches including one which has been there for over 50 years. It is a scenic locale, surrounded by rich farmland, abundant water resources and distant mountain peaks in every direction. There are excellent schools which are privately funded and a current (2011) small residential development outside of the main town area which is near completion which was originally sponsored by the central government. There is a new joint venture nearing completion with a Taiwanese partner that plans to bring bamboo crafts and goods manufacturing skills training to the local people.
It has 95,216 inhabitants. It is the second largest city geographically after Port-au-Prince, the national capital. Located in the Central Plateau, it is home to several large Christian churches including one which has been there for over 50 years. It is a scenic locale, surrounded by rich farmland, abundant water resources and distant mountain peaks in every direction. There are excellent schools which are privately funded and a current (2011) small residential development outside of the main town area which is near completion which was originally sponsored by the central government. There is a new joint venture nearing completion with a Taiwanese partner that plans to bring bamboo crafts and goods manufacturing skills training to the local people.


The area is the one of the least prone to earthquakes according to local government expertise. There is a new city hall nearing completion with excellent modern construction techniques and classic architecture (summer 2011).
The area is one of the least prone to earthquakes according to local government expertise. There is a new city hall nearing completion with excellent modern construction techniques and classic architecture (summer 2011).


== History ==
== History ==


Saint-Michel-de-l'Atalaye was founded in 1768 as '''San Miguel de la Atalaya''', on the grounds of the ''Estancia Marigallega'' by lieutenant-colonel [[José de Guzmán y Meléndez]] (who was later created ''Baron of San Miguel de la Atalaya'' by [[Charles III of Spain]]) and was populated by settlers from the [[Canary Islands]].<ref name=CFD>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LOBJ0gZsn6EC&pg=PA158&dq=canarios+fundaron+San+Miguel+de+la+Atalaya&hl=en&ei=nbM9TafXBIHLgQef1K2bCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q&f=false |urltrad= |title= La colonización de la frontera dominicana 1680-1795 |accessdate= 24 January 2011 |author= Manuel Hernández González |date=May 2005 |publisher=Ediciones IDEA |location= Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |pages= 226 |language= Spanish |doi= |quote= }}</ref> In 1773, it was signed the Treaty of San Miguel de la Atalaya on this town, between the governors of [[Captaincy General of Santo Domingo|Santo Domingo]] (Spanish colony) and [[Saint-Domingue]] (French colony), which became available to create two committees to develop a boundary between the two colonies with reference to the rivers Dajabón and Pedernales.<ref>
Saint-Michel-de-l'Atalaye was founded in 1768 as '''San Miguel de la Atalaya''', on the grounds of the ''Estancia Marigallega'' by lieutenant-colonel [[José de Guzmán y Meléndez]] (who was later created ''Baron of San Miguel de la Atalaya'' by [[Charles III of Spain]]) and was populated by settlers from the [[Canary Islands]].<ref name=CFD>{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LOBJ0gZsn6EC&q=canarios+fundaron+San+Miguel+de+la+Atalaya&pg=PA158 |title= La colonización de la frontera dominicana 1680-1795 |access-date= 24 January 2011 |author= Manuel Hernández González |date=May 2005 |publisher=Ediciones IDEA |location= Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |pages= 226 |language= es |isbn= 9788496505346}}</ref> In 1773 the Treaty of San Miguel de la Atalaya was signed here by the governors of the Spanish colony of [[Captaincy General of Santo Domingo|Santo Domingo]] and the French colony of [[Saint-Domingue]]. The Treaty created two committees to develop a boundary between the two colonies with reference to the rivers Dajabón and Pedernales.<ref>
{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_Q1pBfcSPmEC&pg=PA197&dq=Tratado+de+San+Miguel+de+la+Atalaya&hl=en&ei=ybA9TYOkBILEgAeQtZ3HCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=5&ved=0CDkQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=Tratado%20de%20San%20Miguel%20de%20la%20Atalaya&f=false
{{cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_Q1pBfcSPmEC&q=Tratado+de+San+Miguel+de+la+Atalaya&pg=PA197
|title= Ulises Heureaux: Biografía de un Dictador
|title= Ulises Heureaux: Biografía de un Dictador
|accessdate=24 January 2011
|access-date=24 January 2011
|author= [[Mu-Kien Adriana Sang Ben]]
|author= Mu-Kien Adriana Sang Ben
|author-link= Mu-Kien Adriana Sang Ben
|year= 1987
|year= 1987
|month=
|publisher= Editora Corripio
|publisher= Editora Corripio
|location= Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
|location= Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
|pages= 226
|pages= 226
|language= Spanish
|language= es
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}}</ref>
|doi=
⚫
|quote= }}</ref>


In 1782 the population reached 1,131 inhabitants.<ref name=CFD/>
In 1782 the population reached 1,131 inhabitants.<ref name=CFD/>


During the [[War of the First Coalition]] it was occupied by France in 1794. The following year, Spain formally cedes its portion of the [[island of Santo Domingo]] to France, under the [[Peace of Basel]]. In 1809, Spain regains its former possessions in the island.
During the [[War of the First Coalition]] it was occupied by France in 1794. The following year, Spain formally ceded its portion of the [[island of Santo Domingo]] to France under the [[Peace of Basel]]. In 1809, Spain regained its former possessions in the island.


In December 1821 and January 1822, Haiti annexed areas of central and northeastern part of the island; in February 1822 annexed the city of Santo Domingo and the eastern side of the island. In 1844 was proclaimed the Dominican independence from Haiti, but the Dominican domain on the city was not very effective. As of the 1936 border treaty between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the city was officially under Haitian control.
In December 1821 and January 1822, Haiti annexed areas of the central and northeastern part of the island; in February 1822 it annexed the city of Santo Domingo and the eastern side of the island. In 1844 the Dominicans proclaimed independence from Haiti, but Dominican control of the city was not very effective. As of the 1936 border treaty between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the city was officially under Haitian control.


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Populated places in Artibonite (department)]]
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Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye
Sen Michèl Latalay
Commune
Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye is located in Haiti
Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye
Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye
Location in Haiti
Coordinates: 19°22′0″N 72°20′0″W / 19.36667°N 72.33333°W / 19.36667; -72.33333
Country Haiti
DepartmentArtibonite
ArrondissementMarmelade
Founded in1768
Founded byJosé de Guzmán y Meléndez, Viscount of San Rafael de la Angostura
Elevation
420 m (1,380 ft)
Population
 (7 August 2003)[1]
 • Total
95,216

Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye (Haitian Creole: Sen Michèl Latalay; Spanish: San Miguel de la Atalaya) is a commune in the Marmelade Arrondissement, in the Artibonite department of Haiti. It has 95,216 inhabitants. It is the second largest city geographically after Port-au-Prince, the national capital. Located in the Central Plateau, it is home to several large Christian churches including one which has been there for over 50 years. It is a scenic locale, surrounded by rich farmland, abundant water resources and distant mountain peaks in every direction. There are excellent schools which are privately funded and a current (2011) small residential development outside of the main town area which is near completion which was originally sponsored by the central government. There is a new joint venture nearing completion with a Taiwanese partner that plans to bring bamboo crafts and goods manufacturing skills training to the local people.

The area is one of the least prone to earthquakes according to local government expertise. There is a new city hall nearing completion with excellent modern construction techniques and classic architecture (summer 2011).

History

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Saint-Michel-de-l'Atalaye was founded in 1768 as San Miguel de la Atalaya, on the grounds of the Estancia Marigallega by lieutenant-colonel José de Guzmán y Meléndez (who was later created Baron of San Miguel de la Atalaya by Charles III of Spain) and was populated by settlers from the Canary Islands.[2] In 1773 the Treaty of San Miguel de la Atalaya was signed here by the governors of the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo and the French colony of Saint-Domingue. The Treaty created two committees to develop a boundary between the two colonies with reference to the rivers Dajabón and Pedernales.[3]

In 1782 the population reached 1,131 inhabitants.[2]

During the War of the First Coalition it was occupied by France in 1794. The following year, Spain formally ceded its portion of the island of Santo Domingo to France under the Peace of Basel. In 1809, Spain regained its former possessions in the island.

In December 1821 and January 1822, Haiti annexed areas of the central and northeastern part of the island; in February 1822 it annexed the city of Santo Domingo and the eastern side of the island. In 1844 the Dominicans proclaimed independence from Haiti, but Dominican control of the city was not very effective. As of the 1936 border treaty between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the city was officially under Haitian control.

References

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  1. ^ Institut Haïtien de Statistique et d'Informatique (IHSI)
  2. ^ a b Manuel Hernández González (May 2005). La colonización de la frontera dominicana 1680-1795 (in Spanish). Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain: Ediciones IDEA. p. 226. ISBN 9788496505346. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  3. ^ Mu-Kien Adriana Sang Ben (1987). Ulises Heureaux: Biografía de un Dictador (in Spanish). Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Editora Corripio. p. 226. Retrieved 24 January 2011.


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