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Hope Creek, Belize

Southern District · Belize

Hope Creek is a small town in Southern District, Belize with a population of 1,244. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,244 Population 209/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.8 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Hope Creek

Hope Creek ist ein Ort im Stann Creek District in Belize. 2010 hatte der Ort 1.128 Einwohner.

People

Population1,244
Density209/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.8 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population1,244
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates17.0027°, -88.3125°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.8 inches (2,230 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hope Creek

Hope Creek is a small town in Belize (Southern District) with a population of 1,244. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 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 87.8 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Hope Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Belize avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates17.0027°N, 88.3125°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.85"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 22, 2024.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 136 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 103 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 131 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 128 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 117 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 124 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 134 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 120 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 148 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 134 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 115 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 122 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 150 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 132 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 104 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 122 km
May 29, 2009 37 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.5 127 km
Jan 15, 2023 35 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.5 133 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 144 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 44 km
2020 Nana Category 1 23 km
2016 Earl Category 1 44 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 200 km
2011 Rina Category 2 246 km
2010 Richard Category 2 22 km
2007 Dean Category 5 196 km
2001 Iris Category 4 65 km
2000 Keith Category 4 86 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 279 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 11.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 8.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in

Hope Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Hope Creek

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hope Creek Methodist Primary School
ITVET
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Museums in Hope Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gulisi Garifuna Museum

Libraries in Hope Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Miss Berties Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hope Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Hotels in Hope Creek

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jungle Huts Hotel

Restaurants in Hope Creek

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alicia's Food Saloon
RoadSide Diner

Veterinaries in Hope Creek

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stann Creek Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Hope Creek

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BZ #8986923455
Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Hope Creek

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hope Creek

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Caye Caulker AirportCUKMedium Airport
Caye Chapel AirportCYCMedium Airport
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Belize Dive Haven AirstripSmall Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Melinda AirportMDBSmall Airport
Privassion AirstripSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Belize
Founded
1962

🇧🇿 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 Hope Creek

What is the population of Hope Creek?

Hope Creek has a population of 1,244 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hope Creek?

Hope Creek 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 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.8 inches.

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