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Belmopan
City in Cayo, Belize
Overview
Belmopan is Belize's quiet capital, set amidst lush green hills and known for its laid-back pace and diverse cultures. Despite its small size, the city offers important government sites, local markets, and easy access to adventure in Cayo District. Friendly locals and affordable living make it a pleasant base for exploring inland Belize.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Belize
District
Cayo
Population
20,754
Time Zone
America/Belize
Coordinates
17.25°, -88.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,205
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$550
Cashless
45
English
90
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
23.5°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
11.2°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1643 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BCV
Distance
2 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped8 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 49 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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