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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 · estimate
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 8 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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