San Ignacio, Belize
San Ignacio is a town in western Belize. It is the capital of Cayo District. The town grew from Mahogany and chicle production during British rule.
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Coordinates: 17°9′36.45″N 89°3′35.99″W / 17.1601250°N 89.0599972°WCoordinates: 17°9′36.45″N 89°3′35.99″W / 17.1601250°N 89.0599972°W | |
Country | Belize |
District | Cayo |
Founded | 1800s |
Government | |
• Mayor of San Ignacio | John August Jr. |
Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 16,977 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
Website | www |
San Ignacio is on the banks of the Macal and Mopan Rivers.
San Ignacio, Belize Media
View of San Ignacio, looking towards the Hawkesworth Bridge