Belmopan Population 2026 capital
Belmopan has a population of 13,381, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇧🇿 Belize, located in Cayo District. Roughly 3.1% of Belize's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Belize City, the country's biggest city. Belmopan is the capital of Belize.
Population (city proper)
13,381
Rank in Belize
#4
Coordinates
17.25°N, 88.76°W
~56 m elevation · America/Belize
Cities near Belmopan
- Belize City65,222 people · ~66 km away
- Orange Walk15,298 people · ~94 km away
- San Pedro17,429 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Belmopan?
Belmopan has a population of 13,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Belize.
What region is Belmopan in?
Belmopan is located in Cayo District, Belize.
Is Belmopan the capital of Belize?
Yes, Belmopan is the capital of Belize.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.