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Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala
Petén · Guatemala
Melchor de Mencos is a small city in Petén, Guatemala with a population of 11,457. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Melchor de Mencos
Melchor de Mencos is a municipality in the Petén Department of Guatemala with population 23,813. It is situated on the eastern border with Belize, and is the only major border crossing from Guatemala to Belize.
The city was established in April 1960. It is named after Sergeant Major Melchor de Mencos y Varón, who in 1754 journeyed with a tiny contingent of Spanish colonial troops from what is now Antigua, Guatemala to the coast of present-day Belize, there to combat English "pirates" who had settled that region and established a self-governing community. A large signboard-map at the border crossing between Benque Viejo del Carmen and Melchor depicts Belize as Guatemala's eastern province, consistent with Guatemala's ongoing claim.
Large numbers of its young people attend secondary school across the border in Belize, seeking the competitive benefits of English-language fluency. They can be seen when dropped off on weekday mornings at the Guatemalan end of the pedestrian border crossing, walking through, and boarding the same school buses at the Belizean end, from there to be transported onward to their secondary schools in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Melchor's twin city across the border in Belize, or further afield.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,457 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.0661°, -89.1523° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Petén |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.5 inches (1,815 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Melchor de Mencos
Melchor de Mencos is a small city in Guatemala (Petén) with a population of 11,457. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 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 71.5 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Melchor de Mencos
Melchor de Mencos has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Dec (22°C). Average annual precipitation is 1826 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 1,052.0 sq mi (2,724.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0661°N, 89.1523°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in |
Melchor de Mencos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Melchor de Mencos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| academia de computación CETEC | College | — | — |
Schools in Melchor de Mencos
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Barrio Porvenir | — | — | — | — |
| School | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Básica Profesor Rodimiro Figueroa | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Melchor de Mencos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize Natural History Archive | ||||
| Benque House of Culture | ||||
| Cahal Pech Visitor Center | ||||
| Miniature Spanish Lookout Village | ||||
| Xunantunich Visitor's Center |
Libraries in Melchor de Mencos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benque Viejo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Ignacio Public LIbrary | 0.0 | |||||
| The Rustic Li'l Porch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Melchor de Mencos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Farmer's Market | |||||
| Farmer's Market |
Hotels in Melchor de Mencos
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Melchor de Mencos
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Melchor de Mencos
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Melchor de Mencos
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Melchor de Mencos
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Melchor de Mencos
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Melchor de Mencos
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Melchor de Mencos
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Melchor de Mencos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Melchor de Mencos
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mundo Maya International Airport | FRS | Medium Airport |
| Big Creek Airport | BGK | Small Airport |
| Chan Chich Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Lagunas Airport | DON | Small Airport |
| Hector Silva Airstrip | BCV | Small Airport |
| Independence Airport | INB | Small Airport |
| Macanche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manatee Airport | MZE | Small Airport |
| Matthew Spain Airport | SQS | Small Airport |
| Poptún Airport | PON | Small Airport |
| Privassion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) Airstrip | CYD | Small Airport |
| Uaxactun Airport | UAX | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Melchor de Mencos
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica |
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What is the population of Melchor de Mencos?
Melchor de Mencos has a population of 11,457 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,052.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Melchor de Mencos?
Melchor de Mencos 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 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.