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Independence and Mango Creek, Belize

Southern District · Belize

Independence and Mango Creek is a small town in Southern District, Belize with a population of 4,878. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,878 Population 336/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Independence and Mango Creek

Independence and Mango Creek

Independence is a village in the Stann Creek District of Belize. In 2010, Independence had a population of 4,014 people. It is a relatively large village compared to its surrounding communities. It contains 2 primary schools, one secondary school and one college which hosts students from the surrounding communities, and provides access to the only mainland bay.

People

Population4,878
Density336/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days173/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population4,878
Population Density336 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates16.5344°, -88.4188°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation90.0 inches (2,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Independence and Mango Creek

Independence and Mango Creek is a small town in Belize (Southern District) with a population of 4,878. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 90.0 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Independence and Mango 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 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Belize avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates16.5344°N, 88.4188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.36"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 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 84 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 68 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 108 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 118 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 120 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 127 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 149 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 76 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 92 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 111 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 81 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 87 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 124 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 128 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 99 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 87 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 76 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 114 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 125 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 91 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 97 km
2020 Nana Category 1 32 km
2016 Earl Category 1 97 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 252 km
2011 Rina Category 2 291 km
2010 Richard Category 2 75 km
2007 Dean Category 5 250 km
2001 Iris Category 4 26 km
2000 Keith Category 4 136 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 281 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 295 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 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 170 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 7.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Independence and Mango Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Independence and Mango Creek

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Independence Primary School
Independence High School
Shiloh SDA Primary School
Independence Junior College
Church of Christ Primary School
Nazarene Preschool
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Radio Stations near Independence and Mango Creek

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Independence and Mango Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Independence Market

Hotels in Independence and Mango Creek

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cardie's Hotel, Restaurant, & Bar
Dolphin Hotel
Golden Garden Hotel

Restaurants in Independence and Mango Creek

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alice Restaurant
Cardie's Hotel, Restaurant, & Bar
Dragon Garden Restaurant
J&E Restaurant
Jerri Joan
M Kee Restaurant
Melva's Belizean Cuisine
Octavia's Kitchen
Pappy Dena
Qing Jiang Restaurant
Rose Restaurant
Time's Restaurant

Clinics in Independence and Mango Creek

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Independence Polyclinic
Southern Belize Medical Clinic

Dentists in Independence and Mango Creek

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Global Health Services

Veterinaries in Independence and Mango Creek

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterninary Clinic

Bus Stations in Independence and Mango Creek

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

George Murray Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Independence and Mango Creek

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Creek Group
BZ #377323401
Escalante's Service Station

Stadiums & Teams in Independence and Mango Creek

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Airports Near Independence and Mango Creek

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Belize Dive Haven AirstripSmall Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Melinda AirportMDBSmall Airport
Privassion AirstripSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall Airport
San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) AirstripCYDSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport

Post Offices in Independence and Mango Creek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Independence Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Independence and Mango Creek

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Fath Ministries
Church of Christ
Full Gospel Church of God
Independence Church of the Nazarene
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Ministries
St. Micheal & All Angels
United Pentecostal Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Belize
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)

🇧🇿 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 Independence and Mango Creek

What is the population of Independence and Mango Creek?

Independence and Mango Creek has a population of 4,878 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 336 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Independence and Mango Creek?

Independence and Mango 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 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches.

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