<P> Belmopan ( / ˌbɛlmoʊˈpæn / ) is the capital city of Belize . Its population in 2010 was 16,451 . Although the smallest capital city in the continental Americas by population , Belmopan is the third - largest settlement in Belize , behind Belize City and San Ignacio . Founded as a planned community in 1970 , Belmopan is one of the newest national capital cities in the world . Since 2000 Belmopan has been one of two settlements in Belize to hold official city status , along with Belize City . </P>
<P> Belmopan ( / ˌbɛlmoʊˈpæn / ) is the capital city of Belize . Its population in 2010 was 16,451 . Although the smallest capital city in the continental Americas by population , Belmopan is the third - largest settlement in Belize , behind Belize City and San Ignacio . Founded as a planned community in 1970 , Belmopan is one of the newest national capital cities in the world . Since 2000 Belmopan has been one of two settlements in Belize to hold official city status , along with Belize City . </P>
where was the first capital of belize located
where was the first capital of belize located
Belmopan
Belmopan