Indian Church, Belize
| Indian Church | |
|---|---|
  Indian Church | |
| Coordinates: 17°46′N 88°39′W / 17.767°N 88.650°W | |
| Country |
 Belize |
| District | Orange Walk District |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 267[1] |
| Time zone | Central (UTC-6) |
| Climate | Am |
Indian Church is a small remote village in the Orange Walk District of Belize. It is located on the west bank of New River, neighbouring the town of San Carlos to its south, and the Maya ruins of Lamanai to its north.[2] According to the 2010 census, Indian Church has a population of 267 people in 66 households.[1] The village is named for the historic Spanish churches recovered among the ancient Maya ruins. The residents lived among the ruins until 1991 when the Government of Belize established the 2-square-mile (5.2 km2) Lamanai Archaeological Reserve maintained by Belize's Institute of Archaeology.[3]
Catholic church in Indian Church Village, Belize
References
- 1 2 "Population Data – Census 2010". Statistical Institute of Belize. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ↑ Berman, Joshua (2009). Moon Belize (9th ed.). Berkeley, CA: Avalon Travel. p. 241. ISBN 1598808524.
- ↑ Belize National Institute of Culture and History (NICH)/Archaelogical Institute/Lamanai site
Coordinates: 17°46′N 88°39′W / 17.767°N 88.650°W
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