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PRESENTATION OF CÔTES-DE-FER
Côtes-de-Fer is the first section of the commune of Môle Saint-Nicolas, located in the Northwest Department of Haiti. It constitutes a territory with strong natural, social, educational, cultural, and economic potential.
The communal section is composed of twelve (12) settlements (Rodolph; Pecry 1; Janvier 1; Bourra; Ramadou; Propriétaire; Digoterie; Dame-Marie; Faulin; Daniel; Camp7E; Prévo) and 72 localities that form the main communities of the territory.
Côtes-de-Fer is distinguished by the richness of its natural resources, the diversity of its landscapes and topography, and the presence of three (3) caves that constitute an important natural heritage. These resources offer interesting opportunities for the development of the territory, environmental protection, and community-based and ecotourism.
In terms of education and healthcare, the first section of Côtes-de-Fer has a relatively diverse school network. It has seven (7) national schools, one (1) high school, thirteen (13) private primary schools, and four (4) middle schools (Source: DDE.NO). It has three (3) health centers, which provide healthcare services to the residents of the various dwellings.
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In terms of religion, society, the economy, and the environment, the first section of Côtes-de-Fer has five (5) Catholic churches (one parish and four chapels) and seventeen (17) Protestant churches, which play an important role in the spiritual, social, and community life of the population.
It also has two (2) credit unions offering financial services to the community, as well as two (2) cultural centers that contribute to the promotion of culture, education, artistic activities, and social cohesion. Furthermore, the first section has eighteen (18) water sources.