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Cristo Rey, Belize
Cayo District · Belize
Cristo Rey is a small town in Cayo District, Belize with a population of 1,254. Elevation: 246 ft (75 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cristo Rey
Cristo Rey is a village in the Cayo District of central interior Belize, situated on the east bank of the Macal River. The village is in an agricultural region with the most frequent crops being citrus and banana. It is one of 192 municipalities administered at the village level in the country for census taking purposes.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,254 |
| Population Density | 290 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.1314°, -89.0550° |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
| Country | 🇧🇿 Belize |
| State / Province | Cayo District |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.5 inches (1,815 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cristo Rey
Cristo Rey is a small town in Belize (Cayo District) with a population of 1,254. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.5 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Belize avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1314°N, 89.0550°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in |
Cristo Rey has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (1.7").
Schools in Cristo Rey
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Cristo Rey
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize Natural History Archive | ||||
| Benque House of Culture | ||||
| Cahal Pech Visitor Center | ||||
| Miniature Spanish Lookout Village | ||||
| Xunantunich Visitor's Center |
Libraries in Cristo Rey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benque Viejo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillside Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Ignacio Public LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| The Rustic Li'l Porch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cristo Rey
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Farmer's Market |
Hotels in Cristo Rey
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cristo Rey
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cristo Rey
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cristo Rey
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Placencia Airport | PLJ | Medium Airport |
| Backlanding Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Big Creek Airport | BGK | Small Airport |
| Chan Chich Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Lagunas Airport | DON | Small Airport |
| Hector Silva Airstrip | BCV | Small Airport |
| Independence Airport | INB | Small Airport |
| Macanche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manatee Airport | MZE | Small Airport |
| Matthew Spain Airport | SQS | Small Airport |
| Privassion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) Airstrip | CYD | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Airport | SVK | Small Airport |
| Uaxactun Airport | UAX | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Cristo Rey?
Cristo Rey has a population of 1,254 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 290 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cristo Rey?
Cristo Rey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.