The Commune of Borgne belongs to the Department du Nord/Northern Department and is 30 miles West of Cap-Haitian. It is roughly 100 square miles with a population of 80,000. A single (mostly dirt) road links the commune to the rest of the country. Most travel is by foot along rough mountain trails. There are no public utilities—water, electricity, nor sewer. Internet and cell phone service is rare and does not function in the most remote areas.