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Lower Barton Creek, Belize

Cayo District · Belize

Lower Barton Creek is a small town in Cayo District, Belize with a population of 518. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

518 Population 120/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
74.1 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Lower Barton Creek

Lower Barton Creek

Barton Creek is the name of a small river and the area it flows through in Cayo District, Belize. The river is a right tributary of Belize River. In the area with this name there are two Mennonite settlements: Lower and Upper Barton Creek. Both are settlements of very conservative Mennonites in Belize. Barton Creek Cave can also be found here.

People

Population518
Density120/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain74.1 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Population518
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Coordinates17.1584°, -88.9148°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceCayo District
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation74.1 inches (1,883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lower Barton Creek

Lower Barton Creek is a small town in Belize (Cayo District) with a population of 518. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.1 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Lower Barton Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Belize avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates17.1584°N, 88.9148°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.1"
95% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 2, 2013.

Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 114 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 144 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 127 km
Jun 2, 2013 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 145 km
Jan 9, 2005 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 51 km
2020 Nana Category 1 77 km
2016 Earl Category 1 27 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 183 km
2011 Rina Category 1 284 km
2010 Richard Category 2 28 km
2007 Dean Category 5 195 km
2001 Iris Category 4 109 km
2000 Keith Category 4 120 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in

Lower Barton Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and April the driest (1.8").

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Museums in Lower Barton Creek

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

Libraries in Lower Barton Creek

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 Lower Barton Creek

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

Hotels in Lower Barton Creek

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jade Jungle Resort

Stadiums & Teams in Lower Barton Creek

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lower Barton Creek

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Backlanding AirportSmall Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall 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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Belize
Founded
1973

🇧🇿 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 Lower Barton Creek

What is the population of Lower Barton Creek?

Lower Barton Creek has a population of 518 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lower Barton Creek?

Lower Barton Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.1 inches.

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