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Santa Cruz, Belize
Southern District · Belize
Santa Cruz is a small town in Southern District, Belize with a population of 3,008. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, officially the County of Santa Cruz, is a county on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 270,861. The county seat is Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz County comprises the Santa Cruz–Watsonville, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area. The county is on the California Central Coast, south of the San Francisco Bay Area region. The county forms the northern coast of the Monterey Bay, with Monterey County forming the southern coast.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,008 |
| Population Density | 207 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6975°, -88.4255° |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
| Country | 🇧🇿 Belize |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.5 inches (2,196 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small town in Belize (Southern District) with a population of 3,008. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.5 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above Belize avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6975°N, 88.4255°W |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 90 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (2.1").
Schools in Santa Cruz
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Government Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Berties Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Market |
Hotels in Santa Cruz
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Santa Cruz
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dangriga Airport | DGA | Medium Airport |
| Placencia Airport | PLJ | Medium Airport |
| Belize Dive Haven Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Big Creek Airport | BGK | Small Airport |
| Hector Silva Airstrip | BCV | Small Airport |
| Independence Airport | INB | Small Airport |
| Manatee Airport | MZE | Small Airport |
| Matthew Spain Airport | SQS | Small Airport |
| Melinda Airport | MDB | Small Airport |
| Privassion Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Gorda Airport | PND | Small Airport |
| San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) Airstrip | CYD | Small Airport |
| Silver Creek Airport | SVK | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Belize Servants.com | |
| Iglesia de Dios Pentecostes - La Nueva Generacion | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz
What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 3,008 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 207 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.5 inches.