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Jalacte, Belize

Toledo District · Belize

Jalacte is a small town in Toledo District, Belize with a population of 759. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

759 Population 221/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
136.4 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Jalacte

Pueblo Viejo ist ein Ort im Toledo District von Belize. Die Bevölkerung besteht hauptsächlich aus Maya vom Volk der Mopan und zu einem kleinen Teil vom Volk der Kekchí.

People

Population759
Density221/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain136.4 in/yr
Sunny Days152/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population759
Population Density221 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates16.1581°, -89.1467°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceToledo District
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation136.4 inches (3,464 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jalacte

Jalacte is a small town in Belize (Toledo District) with a population of 759. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.4 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Jalacte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Belize avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates16.1581°N, 89.1467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.4"
259% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 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 97 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 131 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 144 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 115 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 44 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 90 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 86 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 68 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 148 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 131 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 148 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 122 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 113 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 105 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 69 km
Dec 18, 1995 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.5 114 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 73 km
Oct 27, 1993 9 km N of San Joaquín, Honduras M4.5 117 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 37 km
Nov 21, 1995 12 km WSW of Gualán, Guatemala M4.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 160 km
2020 Nana Category 1 115 km
2016 Earl Category 1 141 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 294 km
2010 Richard Category 2 136 km
2001 Iris Category 4 48 km
2000 Keith Category 4 215 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 124 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 154 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 181 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 18.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 26.3 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 22.4 in
September 80°F (26°C) 17.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in

Jalacte has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 136.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.3") and April the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Jalacte

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Corazón Creek Technical High School
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Museums in Jalacte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barranco Cultural Center
Naj Tunich Painting replicas

Libraries in Jalacte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Read Library0.0

Clinics in Jalacte

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Lucas Health Post

Airports Near Jalacte

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Fray Bartolome AirportSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Poptún AirportPONSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jalacte

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
United Pentecostal Church
United Pentecostal Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Jalacte

What is the population of Jalacte?

Jalacte has a population of 759 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 221 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jalacte?

Jalacte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.4 inches.

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