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Valley of Peace, Belize

Cayo District · Belize

Valley of Peace is a small town in Cayo District, Belize with a population of 3,246. Elevation: 262 ft (80 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,246 Population 256/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
64.8 in Annual Rain
America / Belize Timezone

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About Valley of Peace

Valley of Peace

Valley of Peace is a village in the Cayo District of Belize that was founded on March 12, 1982. In 2000 Valley of Peace had a population of 1,809 people. The population in 2007 grew to 2,108.

People

Population3,246
Density256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain64.8 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Population3,246
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Coordinates17.3347°, -88.8347°
TimezoneAmerica/Belize
Country🇧🇿 Belize
State / ProvinceCayo District
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation64.8 inches (1,646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valley of Peace

Valley of Peace is a small town in Belize (Cayo District) with a population of 3,246. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet (80 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches. The timezone is America/Belize.

Valley of Peace has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Belize avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates17.3347°N, 88.8347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Belize

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
71% above Belize avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.92"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 17, 2008.

Apr 17, 2008 7 km SW of Poptún, Guatemala M4.5 135 km
Feb 15, 1992 32 km E of Punta Gorda, Belize M4.5 143 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 31 km
2020 Nana Category 1 82 km
2016 Earl Category 1 10 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 164 km
2011 Rina Category 1 266 km
2010 Richard Category 2 15 km
2007 Dean Category 5 175 km
2001 Iris Category 4 124 km
2000 Keith Category 4 103 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 230 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 9.9 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Valley of Peace has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.9") and March the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Valley of Peace

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nuestra Señora de la Paz
Little Lambs Lutheran Preschool
Monsignor Romero R.C. Primary School
Valley of Peace S.D.A. Academy
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Museums in Valley of Peace

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Belize Natural History Archive
Cahal Pech Visitor Center
Miniature Spanish Lookout Village

Libraries in Valley of Peace

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

Farmers Markets in Valley of Peace

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

Restaurants in Valley of Peace

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante El Patio

Gas Stations in Valley of Peace

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BZ #1151087704
Valley Gas

Stadiums & Teams in Valley of Peace

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Valley of Peace

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Philip S. W. Goldson International AirportBZELarge Airport
Dangriga AirportDGAMedium Airport
Sir Barry Bowen Municipal AirportTZAMedium Airport
Backlanding AirportSmall Airport
Chan Chich AirstripSmall Airport
H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) AirstripORZSmall Airport
Hector Silva AirstripBCVSmall Airport
Manatee AirportMZESmall Airport
Matthew Spain AirportSQSSmall Airport
Melinda AirportMDBSmall Airport
Privassion AirstripSmall Airport
San Felipe AirstripSmall Airport
San Ignacio Town (Maya Flats) AirstripCYDSmall Airport
Silver Creek AirportSVKSmall Airport
Tres Leguas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valley of Peace

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa de Oración
United Pentecostal Church
Valley Baptist Church
Valley of Peace Nazarene Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Belize
Elevation
80 m (262 ft)

🇧🇿 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 Valley of Peace

What is the population of Valley of Peace?

Valley of Peace has a population of 3,246 residents and is located in Belize. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valley of Peace?

Valley of Peace has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.8 inches.

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