Belmopan, Capital city in central Belize.
Located 50 miles from the Caribbean coast, Belmopan spreads around a central Ring Road that spans nearly 4 kilometers in circumference.
The government moved operations to Belmopan in 1970 after Hurricane Hattie destroyed 75 percent of the previous capital, Belize City, in 1961.
The National Assembly Building incorporates Pre-Columbian Maya temple architecture, representing the indigenous heritage through modern governmental structures.
Five international banks, numerous government offices, and 589 businesses operate in Belmopan, providing essential services to residents and visitors.
Belmopan ranks as the smallest capital city in continental Americas with 16,451 residents and stands as the third-largest settlement in Belize.
Location: Cayo District
Inception: August 1, 1970
Elevation above the sea: 76 m
Website: http://belmopancityonline.com
GPS coordinates: 17.25020,-88.77002
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
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