Categories in Belize City
Auto Electrical ServiceAuto Parts StoreBody repairCar Battery StoreCar rentalCar repairCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle repairNew car dealersTire ShopBeverage DistributorButane Gas SupplierFabric WholesalerFood ProducerImport Export CompanyOffice Equipment SupplierOffice Furniture StoreOffice Supply StoreScreen printing shopWholesale GrocerWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesCustom T-shirt StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundromatLaundry ServiceMen's clothingSewing ShopShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderAssemblies of God ChurchAssociation or OrganizationBaptist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterCounselorDay Care CenterDistribution ServiceEmbassies and consulates
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Belize City
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 243 | — |
| Shopping | 123 | 56 years |
| Corporate management | 119 | 15 years |
| Other accommodation | 92 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 86 | — |
| Clothing stores | 74 | — |
| Education | 72 | — |
| Electronics stores | 61 | — |
| Churches | 57 | — |
| Beauty salons | 51 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 49 | — |
| Fast food restaurants | 48 | — |
| Real estate | 47 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 44 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 44 | — |
Belize City Facts
| Area | 20.9 km² |
| Population | 78,362 |
| Male Population | 38,544 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 39,818 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +238.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +60.9% |
| Median Age | 24.6 years (Male: 24.3, Female: 24.8) |
| Area Codes | 2 |
| Neighborhoods | King's Park, Belama Phase 1, Belama Phase 2, Buttonwood Bay, West Landivar |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.49952, -88.19756 |
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Belize City Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,130 | 35,798 | 48,691 | 73,433 | 78,362 |
| Population Density | 1,104.7 / km² | 1,709.8 / km² | 2,325.5 / km² | 3,507.2 / km² | 3,742.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Belize City Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 50.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belize City | +217.5% | +105.1% | +50.8% |
| Belize District | +234.3% | +116.5% | +54.2% |
| Belize | +172.3% | +92.8% | +45.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Belize City Median Age
Median Age: 24.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 24.6 yrs | 24.8 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Belize District | 24.2 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 24 yrs |
| Belize | 22 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 21.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Belize City Population Density
Population Density: 3,743 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 78,362 | 20.9 km² | 3,743 / km² |
| Belize District | 99,370 | 3,579.2 km² | 27.8 / km² |
| Belize | 349,968 | 22,282.9 km² | 15.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Belize City Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Belize City
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Belize City
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Belize City
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Belize City
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Belize City CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belize City | 33,743 tn | 0.43 tn | 1,611.6 tons/km² |
| Belize District | 258,195 tn | 2.6 tn | 72.1 tons/km² |
| Belize | 920,961 tn | 2.63 tn | 41.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Belize City CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,743 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.43 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,611.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/28/85 | 12:46 AM | 4.7 | 96.7 km | 33,000 m | offshore Belize | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in the Central American country of Belize and was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2010 census, Belize City has a population of 57,169 people in 16,162 households. It is located at the ..
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