When Was Belmopan Built?

Construction began in 1967 with funds from a United Kingdom grant. The first phase was completed in 1970. Belmopan is laid out around a Ring Road that encircles most of the city. It is 76 metres (250 ft.)

When was Belmopan established?

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. Belmopan is located in Cayo District at an altitude of 76 metres (249 feet) above sea level.

Why was Belmopan built?

Belmopan was constructed with British aid following the devastation of Hurricane Hattie in 1961 that demolished approximately 75% of the homes and business places in Belize City. The government of then Premier George Price promoted the building of a new capital city more inland, safe from tropical cyclones.