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Los Tambos, Belize

Cayo District · Belize

Los Tambos is a small town in Cayo District, Belize with a population of 715. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

715 Population 165/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Los Tambos

Los Tambos is a village in the Cayo District of central interior Belize. The village is in an agricultural region with the most frequent crops being citrus and banana. It is one of 192 municipalities administered at the village level in the country for census taking purposes. The village had a population of 358 in 2010. This represents roughly 0.5 % of the district's total population. This was a 108.1% increase from 172 people recorded in the 2000 census.

People

Population715
Density165/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population715
Population Density165 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates17.3237°, -89.0115°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceCayo District
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Tambos

Los Tambos is a small town in Belize (Cayo District) with a population of 715. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Los Tambos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Belize avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates17.3237°N, 89.0115°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 17, 2008.

Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 126 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 148 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 48 km
2020 Nana Category 1 96 km
2016 Earl Category 1 15 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 164 km
2011 Rina Category 1 283 km
2010 Richard Category 2 22 km
2007 Dean Category 5 178 km
2001 Iris Category 4 129 km
2000 Keith Category 4 120 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 241 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
September 80°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in

Los Tambos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Los Tambos

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cotton Hill Mission School
La Gracia Government Primary School
Los Tambos Government Primary School
Palm Hill School
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Museums in Los Tambos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Belize Natural History Archive
Cahal Pech Visitor Center
Miniature Spanish Lookout Village
Xunantunich Visitor's Center

Libraries in Los Tambos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Belmopan Library0.0
Benque Viejo Public Library0.0
Hillside Community Library0.0
National Heritage Library0.0
San Ignacio Public LIbrary0.0
The Rustic Li'l Porch0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Tambos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Belmopan Market Plaza
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
Garden City Market
Temporary Market Place

Stadiums & Teams in Los Tambos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Los Tambos

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Backlanding AirportSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
Dos Lagunas AirportDONSmall Airport
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) AirstripORZSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Macanche AirportSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Melinda AirportMDBSmall Airport
Privassion AirstripSmall Airport
San Felipe AirstripSmall Airport
San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) AirstripCYDSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport
Tres Leguas AirportSmall Airport
Uaxactun AirportUAXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Tambos

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Edenthal Church

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 Los Tambos

What is the population of Los Tambos?

Los Tambos has a population of 715 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 165 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Tambos?

Los Tambos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches.

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