Orange Walk District, Administrative district in northwest Belize
The Orange Walk District spans 4,737 square kilometers of land between Mexico and Guatemala, containing numerous Maya archaeological sites and agricultural territories.
The district underwent significant transformation in 1848 when Mexican refugees settled in the region during the Caste War, shifting from logging to sugar cane production.
The district population includes Mestizo communities, Mennonites, and indigenous groups, with Spanish, English, and German spoken throughout different settlements.
Sugar cane remains the primary agricultural product, with the Tower Hill Sugar Factory processing the entire national sugar cane production in Orange Walk Town.
The Rio Bravo Conservation area within the district houses over 400 bird species and contains multiple nature reserves for wildlife protection.
Location: Belize
Capital city: Orange Walk Town
Elevation above the sea: 48 m
Shares border with: Belize District, Campeche, Cayo District, Corozal District, Petén Department, Quintana Roo
GPS coordinates: 17.83333,-88.83333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:25
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