San Ignacio, Belize

Coordinates: 17°9′36.45″N 89°3′35.99″W / 17.1601250°N 89.0599972°W / 17.1601250; -89.0599972
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San Ignacio
Nickname: 
Cayo
Coordinates: 17°9′36.45″N 89°3′35.99″W / 17.1601250°N 89.0599972°W / 17.1601250; -89.0599972
CountryBelize
DistrictCayo
Founded1800s
Government
 • Mayor of San IgnacioJohn August Jr.
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total16,977
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
Websitewww.sanignaciotown.com

San Ignacio is a town in western Belize. It is the capital of Cayo District. The town grew from Mahogany and chicle production during British rule.

San Ignacio is on the banks of the Macal and Mopan Rivers.