What is the Capital of Belize?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Belize is Belmopan. Belize is located in Central America, North America, with a population of 417,634. The official currency is the Belize dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Belmopan at a glance
| Capital city | Belmopan |
|---|---|
| Country | Belize |
| Region | Central America, North America |
| Largest city | Belize City |
| Country population | 417,634 (171st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-06:00 |
| Currency | Belize dollar (BZD) |
| Calling code | +501 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Belize
- Guatemala City, capital of Guatemala
- Mexico City, capital of Mexico
Belize in context
- Belize covers 22,966 km², making it the 147th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 18 people per km² ranks 171st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Guatemala, Mexico.
- With 417,634 people, Belize holds about 0.8% of the population of Central America.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the North America total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Belize has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Belize is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Belize — FAQ
What is the capital of Belize?
The capital of Belize is Belmopan.
Is Belmopan the largest city in Belize?
No — while Belmopan is the capital, the largest city in Belize is Belize City.
What country is Belmopan in?
Belmopan is the capital city of Belize.
What continent is Belmopan in?
Belmopan, the capital of Belize, is located in North America.
Is Belmopan the capital of Belize?
Yes — Belmopan is the capital of Belize.
Belmopan is the capital of which country?
Belmopan is the capital of Belize, in Central America.
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