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Douglas, Belize

Orange Walk District · Belize

Douglas is a small town in Orange Walk District, Belize with a population of 586. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

586 Population 0/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
52.8 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Douglas

Douglas is a village situated by the Rio Hondo river in Orange Walk District, Belize, 12 miles from Orange Walk Town. According to the 2010 census, there were 122 households in Douglas with a population of 521 people, 270 males and 250 females consisting mostly from people of Maya Mestizo descent.

People

Population586
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain52.8 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population586
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates18.2352°, -88.6015°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceOrange Walk District
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation52.8 inches (1,342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Douglas

Douglas is a small town in Belize (Orange Walk District) with a population of 586. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Douglas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Belize avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area2,428.6 sq mi (6,290.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates18.2352°N, 88.6015°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 10, 2002.

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 2 262 km
2022 Lisa Category 1 82 km
2021 Grace Category 1 237 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 272 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 252 km
2020 Nana Category 1 163 km
2016 Earl Category 1 98 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 70 km
2011 Rina Category 1 205 km
2010 Richard Category 2 105 km
2010 Paula Category 2 292 km
2007 Dean Category 5 75 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 298 km
2005 Emily Category 4 262 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 252 km
2001 Iris Category 4 203 km
2000 Keith Category 4 74 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 135 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Douglas

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LATIDOS FM 89.7 (Chetumal) - 89.7 FM - XHLAR-FM - Luna Medios - Chetumal, Quintana Roo (MX) 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA LUPE 95.3 (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Multimedios Radio / Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo (MX) 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
SOL STEREO 97.7 (Chetumal) - 97.7 FM - XHWO-FM - Grupo Sol Comunicaciones - Chetumal, Quintana Roo (MX) 97.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 92.1 (Chetumal) - 92.1 FM - XHCCBQ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chetumal, Quintana Roo (MX) 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Douglas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banquitas House of Culture
House of Culture
Site Museum

Libraries in Douglas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
San Jose San Pablo Community Library0.0
Sandy Hunter Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Douglas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fort Cairns Market
Garcia's Vegetable Shop
Garcia's Vegetable Shop

Breweries in Douglas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Caribbean International Brewery Co. Ltd.

Airports Near Douglas

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Caye Caulker AirportCUKMedium Airport
Caye Chapel AirportCYCMedium Airport
Chetumal International AirportCTMMedium Airport
Corozal AirportCZHMedium Airport
John Greif II AirportSPRMedium Airport
Sartaneja AirportSJXMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Aeródromo KohunlinchSmall Airport
Aeródromo XcalakSmall Airport
Backlanding AirportSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) AirstripORZSmall Airport
Johnny Chan Chen AirstripSmall Airport
Pucte AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSTUSmall Airport
Tres Leguas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Douglas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Emmanuel Mennonite Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Belize

🇧🇿 About Belize

Capital Belmopan
Population 383,071
Area 22,966 km²
GDP (USD) $3,052,362,650
GDP per capita $7,425
HDI 0.721
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 72.4%
Urban population 42.0%
Currency BZD (Dollar)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Calling code +501
TLD .bz
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Belize

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 15 George Price Day George Price Day
Mar 9 National Heroes and Benefactors Day National Heroes and Benefactors Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Sep 10 Saint George's Caye Day Saint George's Caye Day
Sep 21 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 12 Pan America Day Pan America Day
Nov 19 Garifuna Settlement Day Garifuna Settlement Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Douglas

What is the population of Douglas?

Douglas has a population of 586 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,428.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Douglas?

Douglas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.8 inches.

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