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Hicattee, Belize

Toledo District · Belize

Hicattee is a small town in Toledo District, Belize with a population of 530. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

530 Population 154/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
130.7 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Hicattee

Hicatee is a village in the Toledo District of Belize. In 2010, the village had a population of 363, mostly members of the Qʼeqchiʼ and Mopan peoples. The name of the village refers to a species of turtle called Hickatee.

People

Population530
Density154/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain130.7 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population530
Population Density154 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates16.2829°, -88.8766°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceToledo District
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation130.7 inches (3,320 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hicattee

Hicattee is a small town in Belize (Toledo District) with a population of 530. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.7 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Hicattee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Belize avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates16.2829°N, 88.8766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.7"
244% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 24.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 81 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 103 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 148 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 107 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 68 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 95 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 70 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 132 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 58 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 121 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 91 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 147 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 143 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 110 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 92 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 125 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 45 km
Jan 15, 2023 35 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.5 149 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 63 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 139 km
2020 Nana Category 1 84 km
2016 Earl Category 1 124 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 280 km
2010 Richard Category 2 115 km
2007 Dean Category 5 292 km
2001 Iris Category 4 21 km
2000 Keith Category 4 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 99 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 174 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 18.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 24.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 22.2 in
September 80°F (26°C) 17.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in

Hicattee has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.8") and April the driest (2.6").

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Museums in Hicattee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nim Li Punit Visitor Center

Libraries in Hicattee

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Read Library0.0
Silver Creek Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hicattee

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maura Lopez Market

Airports Near Hicattee

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Macanche AirportSmall Airport
Melinda AirportMDBSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport

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 Hicattee

What is the population of Hicattee?

Hicattee has a population of 530 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hicattee?

Hicattee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.7 inches.

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