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Santa Rosa Village, Belize

Southern District · Belize

Santa Rosa Village is a small town in Southern District, Belize with a population of 1,958. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,958 Population 135/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
90.0 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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People

Population1,958
Density135/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain90.0 in/yr
Sunny Days173/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population1,958
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates16.6662°, -88.4544°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceSouthern District
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation90.0 inches (2,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa Village

Santa Rosa Village is a small town in Belize (Southern District) with a population of 1,958. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.0 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Santa Rosa Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Belize avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.6 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates16.6662°N, 88.4544°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.36"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 22, 2024.

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 81 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 118 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 133 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 129 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 91 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 141 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 102 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 100 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 119 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 95 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 134 km
Jun 10, 2016 70 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M4.7 135 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 114 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 98 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 90 km
Dec 18, 1990 11 km N of Mezapa, Honduras M4.6 139 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 129 km
Jul 11, 1999 2 km E of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 105 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 83 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 83 km
2020 Nana Category 1 22 km
2016 Earl Category 1 83 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 238 km
2011 Rina Category 1 283 km
2010 Richard Category 2 62 km
2007 Dean Category 5 237 km
2001 Iris Category 4 41 km
2000 Keith Category 4 125 km
1998 Mitch Category 2 286 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 178 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 7.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Santa Rosa Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Santa Rosa Village

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
United Community Primary
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Libraries in Santa Rosa Village

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Miss Berties Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa Village

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Independence Market

Restaurants in Santa Rosa Village

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uncle Chen Restaurant

Gas Stations in Santa Rosa Village

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fabrigas

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa Village

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Rosa Village

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Belize Dive Haven AirstripSmall Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Melinda AirportMDBSmall Airport
Privassion AirstripSmall Airport
Punta Gorda AirportPNDSmall Airport
San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) AirstripCYDSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Rosa Village

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ministries of the Son of God
Santa Rosa Baptist Church
United Pentecostal 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 Santa Rosa Village

What is the population of Santa Rosa Village?

Santa Rosa Village has a population of 1,958 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 14.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa Village?

Santa Rosa Village has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.0 inches.

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