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Belize City was founded as 'Belize Town' in 1638 by English lumber harvesters.

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Belize City

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Country
Belize
Population
57.2K
Coordinates
17.50, -88.19
1227th most populous city in the world

Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River.

From the “History” section

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St. John's Cathedral is the oldest Anglican Church in Central America.

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Belize City

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
57.2K
Coordinates
17.50, -88.19
1227th most populous city in the world

Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River.

From the “Location and geographic setting” section

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March is Belize City's driest month with only 48 millimeters of rainfall observed.

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Belize City

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
57.2K
Coordinates
17.50, -88.19
1227th most populous city in the world

Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River.

From the “Climate” section

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Belize City has more educational institutions at every level than any other city in Belize.

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Belize City

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
57.2K
Coordinates
17.50, -88.19
1227th most populous city in the world

Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River.

From the “Educational institutions” section

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Belize City is home to the Port of Belize, the country's main port facility.

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Belize City

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
57.2K
Coordinates
17.50, -88.19
1227th most populous city in the world

Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a distributary of the Belize River.

From the “Economy” section

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