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Dangriga, Belize - 2009 - towards the Sea
city

Dangriga was declared a town on 15 February 1895.

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Dangriga

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
11.0K
Coordinates
16.97, -88.23
1420th most populous city in the world

Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize, located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the North Stann Creek River. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District. Dangriga is served by the Dangriga Airport.

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Dangriga, Belize - 2009 - towards the Sea
city

The town's name, Dangriga, means 'standing waters' in Garífuna.

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Belize
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Dangriga

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
11.0K
Coordinates
16.97, -88.23
1420th most populous city in the world

Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize, located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the North Stann Creek River. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District. Dangriga is served by the Dangriga Airport.

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Dangriga, Belize - 2009 - towards the Sea
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Dangriga is home to the Garifuna, descendants of shipwrecked captives and native Caribs.

Dangriga
Belize
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Dangriga

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
11.0K
Coordinates
16.97, -88.23
1420th most populous city in the world

Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize, located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the North Stann Creek River. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District. Dangriga is served by the Dangriga Airport.

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Dangriga, Belize - 2009 - towards the Sea
city

Garifuna Settlement Day is celebrated on 19 November each year.

Dangriga
Belize
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Dangriga

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
11.0K
Coordinates
16.97, -88.23
1420th most populous city in the world

Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize, located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the North Stann Creek River. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District. Dangriga is served by the Dangriga Airport.

From the “Culture” section

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Photo: Rick's Pics (Montreal) · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dangriga, Belize - 2009 - towards the Sea
city

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary is located southwest of Dangriga.

Dangriga
Belize
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Dangriga

Belize

Country
Belize
Population
11.0K
Coordinates
16.97, -88.23
1420th most populous city in the world

Dangriga, formerly known as Stann Creek Town, is a town in southern Belize, located on the Caribbean coast at the mouth of the North Stann Creek River. It is the capital of Belize's Stann Creek District. Dangriga is served by the Dangriga Airport.

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Photo: Rick's Pics (Montreal) · CC BY-SA 2.0

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