Largest Cities and Towns By Population
Based on 2005 estimate:
- Belize City, BZ – 70,800
- Orange Walk, OW – 17,300
- San Ignacio, CY – 16,800
- Belmopan, CY – 13,500
- Dangriga, SC – 10,800
- Corozal, CZ – 8,900
- San Pedro, BZ – 8,500
- Benque Viejo del Carmen, CY – 7,200
- Punta Gorda, TO – 5,000
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