Belmopan /ˌbɛlmoʊˈpæn/ is the capital city of Belize. Its population in 2010 was 13,931.
Belmopan was established following devastation of the former capital, Belize City, by Hurricane Hattie in 1961. High ground and open space influenced the choice and ground-breaking began in 1966. By 1970 most government offices and operations had already moved to the new location.
Today, Belmopan is increasingly becoming the center for the business of land acquisition, commerce and other legal applications.
With its colorful vegetation and many Flamboyant trees, Belmopan is referred to as the "Garden City". Belmopan is located approximately 48 miles southwest of Belize City, 22 miles east of San Ignacio and 57 miles northwest of Dangriga and the Caribbean coast.
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