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Pueblo Viejo, Belize

Toledo District · Belize

Pueblo Viejo is a small town in Toledo District, Belize with a population of 671. Elevation: 997 ft (304 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

671 Population 195/sq mi density
997 ft Elevation 304 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
129.5 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Pueblo Viejo

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

Population671
Density195/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain129.5 in/yr
Sunny Days156/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Population671
Population Density195 / sq mi
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Coordinates16.2053°, -89.1417°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceToledo District
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation129.5 inches (3,289 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pueblo Viejo

Pueblo Viejo is a small town in Belize (Toledo District) with a population of 671. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.5 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Pueblo Viejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Belize avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density195/sq mi
Coordinates16.2053°N, 89.1417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.5"
241% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 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 99 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 131 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 148 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 118 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 49 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 95 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 88 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 71 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 148 km
Dec 13, 2001 12 km NNE of Tucurú, Guatemala M4.7 135 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 125 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 114 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 107 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 69 km
Dec 18, 1995 16 km NE of Chisec, Guatemala M4.5 116 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 74 km
Oct 27, 1993 9 km N of San Joaquín, Honduras M4.5 122 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 81 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 36 km
Nov 21, 1995 12 km WSW of Gualán, Guatemala M4.5 130 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 1 155 km
2020 Nana Category 1 112 km
2016 Earl Category 1 135 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 289 km
2010 Richard Category 2 131 km
2001 Iris Category 4 47 km
2000 Keith Category 4 211 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 159 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 185 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 18.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 25.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 20.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 16.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 11.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in

Pueblo Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.3") and April the driest (2.7").

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Museums in Pueblo Viejo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barranco Cultural Center
Naj Tunich Painting replicas

Libraries in Pueblo Viejo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Read Library0.0

Restaurants in Pueblo Viejo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Xiabe Deli

Clinics in Pueblo Viejo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jalacte Health Center

Airports Near Pueblo Viejo

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mundo Maya International AirportFRSMedium Airport
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 Pueblo Viejo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jalacte River of Life Church
United Pentecostal Church
United Pentecostal Church

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Waterfalls
2
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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 Pueblo Viejo

What is the population of Pueblo Viejo?

Pueblo Viejo has a population of 671 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 195 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pueblo Viejo?

Pueblo Viejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.5 inches.

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