Located on Route 138 to Baie-Saint-Paul, this road climbs up sharply to about 700 meters (2,300 ft) to reach the town nestled in a valley.

The Sainte-Anne-du-Nord River forms the municipal western boundary.

The place is named after Titus, companion of Saint Paul, whereas "des-Caps" indicates its position within the Capes Region, that stretches from Cape Tourmente to Baie-Saint-Paul.

[1] In 1853, the mission was founded, that became the Parish of Saint-Tite-des-Caps in 1876 when it separated from Saint-Joachim.

[1] Population trend:[4] Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 656 (total dwellings: 814) Mother tongue: Mayors of Saint-Tite-des-Caps since incorporation:[5] Media related to Saint-Tite-des-Caps at Wikimedia Commons