San Ignacio

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San Ignacio

Total population

17,878

Coordinates17.15°, -89.08°

Demographic figures from Statistical Institute of Belize. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

San Ignacio and Santa Elena are towns in western Belize. San Ignacio serves as the cultural-economic hub of Cayo District. It got its start from mahogany and chicle production during British colonisation. Over time it attracted people from the surrounding areas, which led to the diverse population of the town today. San Ignacio is the second largest settlement in Cayo District after the capital, Belmopan.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.