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San Ignacio
SanIgnacioCayo.jpg
Nickname(s): 
Cayo
Country  Belize
District Cayo
Founded 1800s
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 16,977
Time zone UTC-6 (Central)
Website www.sanignaciotown.com

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 is on the banks of the Macal and Mopan Rivers.

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  • Street scene in san ignacio

    Street scene in San Ignacio

  • San Ignacio Town Street, Belize

    View of San Ignacio, looking towards the Hawkesworth Bridge

  • Burns Ave in San Ignacio

    Burns Avenue

  • Small park in downtown san ignacio in fron of the police station

    Small park of downtown San Ignacio in front of the police station

  • Belize independence day celebration sept.21 2012

    Belize independence day celebration

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: San Ignacio (Belice) para niños

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