Categories in Belmopan
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle repairFarmingWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesShoe storesWomen's clothingAssociation or OrganizationChristian ChurchChurchesEmbassies and consulatesEvangelical ChurchGovernment OfficeNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious OrganizationShipping CompanyComputer ConsultantComputer Repair ServiceElectronics StoreSoftware CompanyConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationEducational InstitutionPrimary SchoolArtistGraphic DesignerMuseumsPhotographerTourist AttractionWebsite DesignerBakeriesBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCatererChinese restaurantsCoffee ShopFamily Restaurant
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Belmopan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 139 |
| Public administration | 59 |
| Churches | 47 |
| Shopping | 46 |
| Other accommodation | 46 |
| Corporate management | 42 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 32 |
| Car repair | 29 |
| Clothing stores | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Hotels and motels | 23 |
| Real estate | 21 |
| Electronics stores | 20 |
| Beauty salons | 20 |
| Fast food restaurants | 19 |
Belmopan Facts
| Area | 24.3 km² |
| Population | 30,479 |
| Male Population | 15,208 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 15,271 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +269.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +75.4% |
| Median Age | 20.2 years (Male: 19.9, Female: 20.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.25000, -88.76667 |
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Belmopan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,246 | 10,510 | 17,374 | 28,075 | 30,479 |
| Population Density | 339.2 / km² | 432.3 / km² | 714.6 / km² | 1,154.8 / km² | 1,253.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Belmopan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 61.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmopan | +240.5% | +167.1% | +61.6% |
| Cayo District | +251.9% | +124.3% | +59.2% |
| Belize | +172.3% | +92.8% | +45.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Belmopan Median Age
Median Age: 20.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmopan | 20.2 yrs | 20.5 yrs | 19.9 yrs |
| Cayo District | 20.1 yrs | 20.4 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Belize | 22 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 21.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Belmopan Population Density
Population Density: 1,254 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmopan | 30,479 | 24.3 km² | 1,254 / km² |
| Cayo District | 86,135 | 5,249.7 km² | 16.4 / 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
Belmopan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Belmopan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Belmopan
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
Belmopan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmopan | 82,028 tn | 2.69 tn | 3,373.9 tons/km² |
| Cayo District | 229,849 tn | 2.67 tn | 43.8 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
Belmopan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 82,028 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,373.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* 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.
Belmopan
Belmopan (/ˌbɛlmoʊˈpæn/) is the capital city of Belize. Its population in 2010 was 16,451. Although the smallest capital city in the continental Americas by population, Belmopan is the third-largest settlement in Belize, behind Belize City and San Ig..
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