Fun facts about Orange Walk
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Orange Walk was known as Holpatin during the days of the Maya civilization.
Orange Walk
Belize
Orange Walk is the fourth largest town in Belize, with a population of about 13,400. It is the capital of the Orange Walk District. Orange Walk Town is located on the west bank of the New River, 53 miles (85 km) north of Belize City and 30 miles (48 km) south of Corozal Town.
From the “History” section
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Orange Walk Town is nicknamed 'Sugar City' due to its thriving sugar cane industry.
Orange Walk
Belize
Orange Walk is the fourth largest town in Belize, with a population of about 13,400. It is the capital of the Orange Walk District. Orange Walk Town is located on the west bank of the New River, 53 miles (85 km) north of Belize City and 30 miles (48 km) south of Corozal Town.
From the “Economy” section
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The Northern Regional Hospital is the public hospital serving the Orange Walk area.
Orange Walk
Belize
Orange Walk is the fourth largest town in Belize, with a population of about 13,400. It is the capital of the Orange Walk District. Orange Walk Town is located on the west bank of the New River, 53 miles (85 km) north of Belize City and 30 miles (48 km) south of Corozal Town.
From the “Government and governmental services” section
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Approximately 78% of the population in Orange Walk identifies as Indigenous Latino.
Orange Walk
Belize
Orange Walk is the fourth largest town in Belize, with a population of about 13,400. It is the capital of the Orange Walk District. Orange Walk Town is located on the west bank of the New River, 53 miles (85 km) north of Belize City and 30 miles (48 km) south of Corozal Town.
From the “Ethnic and Racial Demographics” section
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About 65% of Orange Walk residents are Roman Catholic.
Orange Walk
Belize
Orange Walk is the fourth largest town in Belize, with a population of about 13,400. It is the capital of the Orange Walk District. Orange Walk Town is located on the west bank of the New River, 53 miles (85 km) north of Belize City and 30 miles (48 km) south of Corozal Town.
From the “Religion” section
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