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1790

1790: The Southern province was the least populated department, consisting of 6,037 whites and 76,812 enslaved people.

1790: The Southern province was the least populated department, consisting of 6,037 whites and 76,812 enslaved people. This region lacked safe natural harbors, forcing merchant ships to seek refuge in the Baye des Flamands during the hurricane season.

Source  ·  p. 133 Edwards, Historical Survey, 133