San Ignacio (town)
Coordinates: 17°9′36.45″N 89°3′35.99″W / 17.160125°N 89.0599972°W / 17.160125; -89.0599972
For other places with the same name, see San Ignacio (disambiguation).| San Ignacio | |
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| Nickname(s): Cayo | |
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| Coordinates: 17°9′36.45″N 89°3′35.99″W / 17.160125°N 89.0599972°W / 17.160125; -89.0599972 | |
| Country | Belize |
| District | Cayo |
| Founded | 1800s |
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| • Mayor of San Ignacio | John August Jr. |
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 16,977 |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6) |
| Website | www.sanignaciotown.com |
San Ignacio is a town in western Belize that serves as the capital of Cayo District. It got its start from Mahogany and chicle production during British rule. It began to attract different people from the surrounding areas, which led to the diverse make up of the town at present day.
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