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Seine Bight Village, Belize
Southern District · Belize
Seine Bight Village is a small town in Southern District, Belize with a population of 1,895. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Seine Bight Village
Seine Bight is a village on the Placencia Peninsula located in the Stann Creek District of Belize. It is located 2+1⁄2 miles (4 km) south of Maya Beach Village and North of the village of Placencia. This small village has roughly 1,000 inhabitants, mostly Garifuna people who subsist on fishing, hunting, and homegrown vegetables. The early settlers named their village for their favored fishing tackle, Seine fishing and a bight, a bend or curve in a coastline.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,895 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5694°, -88.3649° |
| Timezone | America/Belize |
| Country | 🇧🇿 Belize |
| State / Province | Southern District |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.0 inches (2,286 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Seine Bight Village
Seine Bight Village is a small town in Belize (Southern District) with a population of 1,895. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Belize avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,924.6 sq mi (4,984.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5694°N, 88.3649°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 | — | 74 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
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 |
Seine Bight 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").
Schools in Seine Bight Village
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alphonsus RC school | — | — | — | — |
| St. Alphonsus RC Primary | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Seine Bight Village
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Market |
Hotels in Seine Bight Village
18 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Seine Bight Village
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Seine Bight Village
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Seine Bight Village
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Seine Bight Village
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Seine Bight Village
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Seine Bight Village
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Seine Bight Village
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 Seine Bight Village
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ministries of the Son of God |
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What is the population of Seine Bight Village?
Seine Bight Village has a population of 1,895 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,924.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Seine Bight Village?
Seine Bight 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.