San Ignacio, Belize
capital of the Cayo district
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.
San Ignacio | |
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| Nickname: Cayo | |
| Coordinates: 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.
