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Little Belize, Belize

Corozal District · Belize

Little Belize is a small town in Corozal District, Belize with a population of 2,888. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,888 Population 1/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.5 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Little Belize

Little Belize is a colony of conservative Plautdietsch-speaking "Russian" Mennonites, known as "Old Colony Mennonites", in the Corozal District of Belize. It is part of the Corozal South East constituency. Little Belize is located east of Progresso at an elevation of 1 meter above sea level. Because the Mennonite colony is close to Progresso, it is sometimes called "Progresso".

People

Population2,888
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain53.5 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population2,888
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates18.1980°, -88.4079°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceCorozal District
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.5 inches (1,359 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Little Belize

Little Belize is a small town in Belize (Corozal District) with a population of 2,888. 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 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Climate in Little Belize

Little Belize has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1327 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30° 65.1
Feb 26°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31.1° 27.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 22° / 32.1° 29.2
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.5° 43.8
May 29.7°C / 85°F 25.3° / 34.1° 123.5
Jun 29.6°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33.6° 196.2
Jul 29.7°C / 85°F 25.3° / 34.1° 119.7
Aug 29.9°C / 86°F 25.1° / 34.7° 161.0
Sep 29.6°C / 85°F 24.8° / 34.4° 175.7
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 23.3° / 32.9° 206.7
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31.4° 115.9
Dec 25°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.4° 62.0
Little Belize has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Belize avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2,428.6 sq mi (6,290.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.1980°N, 88.4079°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.82"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 10, 2002.

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 2 257 km
2022 Lisa Category 1 80 km
2021 Grace Category 1 232 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 266 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 247 km
2020 Nana Category 1 156 km
2016 Earl Category 1 90 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 68 km
2011 Rina Category 2 186 km
2010 Richard Category 2 105 km
2010 Paula Category 2 273 km
2007 Dean Category 5 84 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 282 km
2005 Emily Category 4 257 km
2002 Isidore Category 2 265 km
2001 Iris Category 4 194 km
2000 Keith Category 4 54 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 125 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in

Little Belize has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Little Belize

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Camp 24 School
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Radio Stations near Little Belize

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LATIDOS FM 89.7 (Chetumal) - 89.7 FM - XHLAR-FM - Luna Medios - Chetumal, Quintana Roo (MX) 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA LUPE 95.3 (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Multimedios Radio / Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo (MX) 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
SOL STEREO 97.7 (Chetumal) - 97.7 FM - XHWO-FM - Grupo Sol Comunicaciones - Chetumal, Quintana Roo (MX) 97.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 92.1 (Chetumal) - 92.1 FM - XHCCBQ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chetumal, Quintana Roo (MX) 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Little Belize

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banquitas House of Culture
House of Culture
Site Museum

Libraries in Little Belize

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
San Jose San Pablo Community Library0.0
Sandy Hunter Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Little Belize

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fort Cairns Market
Garcia's Vegetable Shop
Garcia's Vegetable Shop

Restaurants in Little Belize

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Right this Way Restaurant

Breweries in Little Belize

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Caribbean International Brewery Co. Ltd.

Airports Near Little Belize

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Caye Caulker AirportCUKMedium Airport
Caye Chapel AirportCYCMedium Airport
Chetumal International AirportCTMMedium Airport
Corozal AirportCZHMedium Airport
John Greif II AirportSPRMedium Airport
Sartaneja AirportSJXMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Aeródromo KohunlinchSmall Airport
Aeródromo MahahualSmall Airport
Aeródromo XcalakSmall Airport
Backlanding AirportSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) AirstripORZSmall Airport
Johnny Chan Chen AirstripSmall Airport
Pucte AirportSmall Airport
San Felipe AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSTUSmall Airport
Tres Leguas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Little Belize

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Old Colony Church (Camp 27)
Old Colony Church (Camp 31)
Schoenfeld Mennonite Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Belize
Founded
1978

🇧🇿 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 Little Belize

What is the population of Little Belize?

Little Belize has a population of 2,888 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,428.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Little Belize?

Little Belize 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 82°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.5 inches.

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