San Ignacio (town)

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
Nickname(s): Cayo
San Ignacio
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
Government
• 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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