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Belmopan is the capital city of Belize, founded as a planned community in 1970 after Hurricane Hattie nearly destroyed the former coastal capital, Belize City, in 1961. Established on 1 August 1970, it is one of the newest national capitals in the world and is the smallest capital city by population in continental North, Central and South America, with 27,870 residents as of the 2024 estimate.
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Population2024 estimate, from Belmopan's own Wikipedia infobox. Area (sq km) Founding Year1 August 1970 is the date Belmopan's own Wikipedia infobox gives for its foundation. Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Belmopan (Wikipedia)
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Population (2024 estimate) Total 27,870
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Area Total 32.78 km2 (12.66 sq mi)
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Elevation 76 m (249 ft)
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17 15 08 N 88 45 50 W
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Foundation 1 August 1970
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Belmopan is the capital city of Belize, founded as a planned community in 1970.
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