Les Cayes, also known as Aux Cayes, is a commune and seaport located in the Les Cayes Arrondissement within the Sud department of Haiti. It serves as a significant regional center with a population of 151,696.
The city functions as one of Haiti's major ports, benefiting from its relative isolation from the political turmoil found in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Its primary export trade focuses on coffee and sugarcane, while it also exports bananas and timber.
Notably, Les Cayes is the world's largest supplier of vetiver. The city exports approximately 250 tons of this ingredient annually for use in the manufacturing of perfumes and fragrances.