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What is the primary reason for the difficulty in ascertaining Port-au-Prince's population?

  • Rapid growth of slums

  • Lack of census data

  • High migration rates

  • Inaccurate record-keeping

Answer

The population of Port-au-Prince is difficult to ascertain due to the rapid growth of slums in the hillsides above the city. Recent estimates place the metropolitan area's population at around 3.7 million, nearly half of the country's national population.
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