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Seven Miles El Progresso, Belize

Cayo District · Belize

Seven Miles El Progresso is a small town in Cayo District, Belize with a population of 954. Elevation: 889 ft (271 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

954 Population 220/sq mi density
889 ft Elevation 271 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
74.1 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Seven Miles El Progresso


Seven Miles, occasionally referred to as Seven Miles El Progresso, is a village in the Cayo District of central interior Belize. The village is in an agricultural region with the most frequent crops being citrus and banana. It is one of 192 municipalities administered at the village level in the country for census-taking purposes.

People

Population954
Density220/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain74.1 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Population954
Population Density220 / sq mi
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Coordinates17.1022°, -88.9493°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceCayo District
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation74.1 inches (1,883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Seven Miles El Progresso

Seven Miles El Progresso is a small town in Belize (Cayo District) with a population of 954. The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet (271 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.1 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Seven Miles El Progresso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Belize avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates17.1022°N, 88.9493°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.1"
95% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 2, 2013.

Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 146 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 107 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 139 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 122 km
Jun 2, 2013 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 144 km
Jul 11, 1999 17 km WSW of Lívingston, Guatemala M4.2 148 km
Aug 12, 1999 16 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.2 145 km
Mar 29, 2011 20 km ENE of Chahal Guatemala, Guatemala M4.1 148 km
Jan 9, 2005 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 58 km
2020 Nana Category 1 77 km
2016 Earl Category 1 34 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 189 km
2011 Rina Category 1 291 km
2010 Richard Category 2 34 km
2007 Dean Category 5 202 km
2001 Iris Category 4 104 km
2000 Keith Category 4 127 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in

Seven Miles El Progresso has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Seven Miles El Progresso

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
El Progresso Community Primary School
Monrad S. Metzgen Government Preschool
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Museums in Seven Miles El Progresso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Belize Natural History Archive
Benque House of Culture
Cahal Pech Visitor Center
Miniature Spanish Lookout Village
Xunantunich Visitor's Center

Libraries in Seven Miles El Progresso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Belmopan Library0.0
Benque Viejo Public Library0.0
Hillside Community Library0.0
National Heritage Library0.0
San Ignacio Public LIbrary0.0
The Rustic Li'l Porch0.0

Farmers Markets in Seven Miles El Progresso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Belmopan Market Plaza
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
Garden City Market
Temporary Market Place

Hotels in Seven Miles El Progresso

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Calico Jack's
FH Lodge
Hidden Valley Inn
Mariposa Jungle Lodge
Mountain Equestrian Trails
Pine Ridge Lodge

Restaurants in Seven Miles El Progresso

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aguilar's Fast-Food
Bogaert's Restaurant
Calico Jack's
El Paso
Mike's Place
Tiki Restaurant
Women's Group

Stadiums & Teams in Seven Miles El Progresso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Seven Miles El Progresso

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
Dos Lagunas AirportDONSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
Macanche AirportSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Melinda AirportMDBSmall Airport
Privassion AirstripSmall Airport
San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) AirstripCYDSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport
Uaxactun AirportUAXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Seven Miles El Progresso

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God in Christ (Mennonite)
Iglesia Familia de Dios
San Pedro Apostol
Seven Miles Christian Fellowship

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Waterfalls
15
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Seven Miles El Progresso

What is the population of Seven Miles El Progresso?

Seven Miles El Progresso has a population of 954 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 220 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Seven Miles El Progresso?

Seven Miles El Progresso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.1 inches.

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