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Dangriga, Belize
Southern District · Belize
Dangriga is a small city in Southern District, Belize with a population of 9,927. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Dangriga
Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize, located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the North Stann Creek River. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District. Dangriga is served by the Dangriga Airport. Commonly known as the "culture capital of Belize" due to its influence on punta music and other forms of Garifuna culture, Dangriga is the largest settlement in southern Belize.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,927 |
| Population Density | 1,671 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.9697°, -88.2331° |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
| Country | 🇧🇿 Belize |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 88.4 inches (2,244 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dangriga
Dangriga is a small city in Belize (Southern District) with a population of 9,927. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.4 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Belize avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9697°N, 88.2331°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in |
Dangriga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (2.2").
Colleges & Universities in Dangriga
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stann Creek Ecumenical College | College | — | — |
Schools in Dangriga
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Methodist Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Delille Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Christ The King Anglican Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gulisi Community Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Solid Rock Christian Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Ghost RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Coastland Education Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Zion SDA Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Dangriga
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Dangriga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulisi Garifuna Museum |
Libraries in Dangriga
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Berties Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dangriga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market |
Hotels in Dangriga
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dangriga
16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dangriga
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dangriga
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dangriga
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dangriga
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dangriga
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dangriga
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dangriga
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport | BZE | Large Airport |
| Caye Chapel Airport | CYC | Medium Airport |
| Dangriga Airport | DGA | Medium Airport |
| Placencia Airport | PLJ | Medium Airport |
| Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport | TZA | Medium Airport |
| Belize Dive Haven Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Big Creek Airport | BGK | Small Airport |
| Hector Silva Airstrip | BCV | Small Airport |
| Independence Airport | INB | Small Airport |
| Lighthouse Reef Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Melinda Airport | MDB | Small Airport |
| Privassion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Airport | SVK | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dangriga
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| BPMS | |
| DHL |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dangriga
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System | Natural | 1996 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dangriga
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dangriga Baptist Church | |
| Epworth Methodist Church | |
| Full Gospel Church of God | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | |
| United Pentecostal Church | |
| Zion |
Quick Facts
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dangriga
Public Holidays in Belize
15 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Dangriga
What is the population of Dangriga?
Dangriga has a population of 9,927 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 1,671 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dangriga?
Dangriga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.4 inches.