Stann Creek District

district of Belize

Stann Creek District is a district in the south east region of Belize. According to the 2010 census, the district had a population of 32,166 people. Its capital is the city of Dangriga. Dangriga used to be called "Stann Creek Town." Stann comes from "stanns," or safe havens used by colonialists coming from the "old world" to the "new world."

Stann Creek District
Location of the district in Belize
Location of the district in Belize
Coordinates: 16°50′N 88°30′W / 16.833°N 88.500°W / 16.833; -88.500
Country Belize
CapitalDangriga
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total32,166

The Stann Creek District is home to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. In the sanctuary is Victoria Peak, the highest point in Belize, at 1120 meters (3,675 feet) above sea level.

References

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  1. "Preliminary Findings of 2010 Census" (PDF). Statistical Institute of Belize.[permanent dead link]