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El Arenal, Belize
Cayo District · Belize
El Arenal is a small town in Cayo District, Belize with a population of 945. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Arenal
Arenal is a village in the Cayo District of central interior Belize. It is part of the Cayo West constituency. 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. The village had a population of 613 in 2010. This represents roughly 0.9% of the district's total population. This was a 29.1% increase from 475 people recorded in the 2000 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 945 |
| Population Density | 432 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.0235°, -89.1525° |
| 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 El Arenal
El Arenal is a small town in Belize (Cayo District) with a population of 945. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 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 | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 432/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0235°N, 89.1525°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 |
El Arenal 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 El Arenal
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Inmaculada Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in El Arenal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize Natural History Archive | ||||
| Benque House of Culture | ||||
| Cahal Pech Visitor Center | ||||
| Xunantunich Visitor's Center |
Libraries in El Arenal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benque Viejo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Ignacio Public LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| The Rustic Li'l Porch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Arenal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Farmer's Market |
Bus Stations in El Arenal
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Arenal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Arenal
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | Medium 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 |
| Poptún Airport | PON | Small Airport |
| Privassion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) Airstrip | CYD | Small Airport |
| Uaxactun Airport | UAX | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Arenal
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Familia de Dios |
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What is the population of El Arenal?
El Arenal has a population of 945 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 432 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Arenal?
El Arenal 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.