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Santa Elena

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Santa Elena month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Santa Elena are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–29°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 19°C), and October the wettest (about 209 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.419.4728.8
February28.719.8549.9
March31.521.04211.1
April33.922.43511.3
May34.623.96511.0
June31.823.81579.4
July31.923.48910.7
August32.623.511910.7
September32.123.313110.0
October30.422.52099.1
November28.320.91768.7
December27.419.91198.5

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What is being reported around Santa Elena

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People and places shaping Santa Elena

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past and future events in Santa Elena

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. 2024 Belizean municipal elections

    Santa Elena participated as one of the eight towns voting in the 2024 municipal elections

Current public leadership

  • John August

    Mayor of the combined town of San Ignacio/Santa Elena (Cayo District)

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Santa Elena has been verified yet.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Santa Elena yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Santa Elena Bridge

    Two‑lane bridge connecting Santa Elena to San Ignacio across the Macal River

  • Hawkesworth Bridge

    Belize’s only suspension bridge linking Santa Elena and San Ignacio, built in 1949

  • La Loma Luz Boulevard

    Main arterial road running between the twin towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio

  • Macal River

    River that separates Santa Elena and San Ignacio, crossed by the bridges

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01 · Overview

Santa Elena, in brief

Santa Elena is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Santa Elena took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Santa Elena

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Santa Elena

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Santa Elena

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Santa Elena

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Santa Elena

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08 · Questions

Questions about Santa Elena

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Elena

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Santa Elena located and what are its coordinates?

Santa Elena is situated in Belize at geographic coordinates 17.1614, -89.0546 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Santa Elena?

Santa Elena has a recorded population of approximately 8,587 and observes the America/Belize time zone (BZD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Santa Elena?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Santa Elena include en-BZ, es, and the circulating currency is BZD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Santa Elena?

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