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St. Margaret, Belize

Cayo District · Belize

St. Margaret is a small town in Cayo District, Belize with a population of 1,405. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

1,405 Population 111/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
79.7 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About St. Margaret

St. Margaret is a rural village in the Cayo District of Belize, Central America. The settlement is located at mile 31 on the Hummingbird Highway, in the Maya Mountains. Hondurans, Guatemalans, Salvadorans, and native Belizeans populate the village. It is home to Five Blues Lake National Park. The village has power, a police station, and cell service. The principal jobs are quarrying and refining limestone and agriculture.

People

Population1,405
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain79.7 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population1,405
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates17.0905°, -88.6110°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceCayo District
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation79.7 inches (2,025 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About St. Margaret

St. Margaret is a small town in Belize (Cayo District) with a population of 1,405. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.7 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

St. Margaret has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Belize avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates17.0905°N, 88.6110°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.7"
110% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.30"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 M6.7 149 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 127 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 140 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 145 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 140 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 146 km
May 30, 2009 32 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.6 142 km
Oct 18, 2009 19 km NNW of Omoa, Honduras M4.6 140 km
Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 128 km
Jul 14, 1999 23 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 130 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 112 km
Jun 9, 1994 19 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.5 142 km
Sep 25, 2022 15 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.4 150 km
May 29, 2009 54 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 133 km
Jun 2, 2013 48 km N of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.3 116 km
Oct 26, 2009 north of Honduras M4.2 129 km
Aug 12, 1999 16 km NNE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.2 137 km
Apr 26, 2003 Honduras-Guatemala border region M4.2 150 km
Jul 11, 1999 17 km WSW of Lívingston, Guatemala M4.2 150 km
Jan 9, 2005 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.0 133 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 46 km
2020 Nana Category 1 46 km
2016 Earl Category 1 46 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 193 km
2011 Rina Category 1 263 km
2010 Richard Category 2 25 km
2007 Dean Category 5 199 km
2001 Iris Category 4 91 km
2000 Keith Category 4 101 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 243 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 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in

St. Margaret has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in St. Margaret

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Margaret's School
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Radio Stations near St. Margaret

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Estéreo Solar 104.9 FM (GT) hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in St. Margaret

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Belmopan Library0.0
Hillside Community Library0.0
National Heritage Library0.0

Farmers Markets in St. Margaret

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Belmopan Market Plaza
Garden City Market
Temporary Market Place

Stadiums & Teams in St. Margaret

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near St. Margaret

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Caye Caulker AirportCUKMedium Airport
Caye Chapel AirportCYCMedium Airport
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Belize Dive Haven AirstripSmall Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall 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

Churches & Religious Organizations in St. Margaret

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Maranatha

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 St. Margaret

What is the population of St. Margaret?

St. Margaret has a population of 1,405 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in St. Margaret?

St. Margaret has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.7 inches.

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