Riversdale, Belize Explained

Official Name:Riversdale
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Belize
Pushpin Label:Riversdale
Timezone:Central
Population:229
Population As Of:2010
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Belize
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Stann Creek District

Riversdale is a village in the Stann Creek District of Belize located on the northern end of the Placencia Peninsula. Based on the 2010 national census, the Riversdale area has a population of 567 year round residents[1] although the number living in village itself is closer to 100. The village is home to a single resort, Lost Reef Resort.

Demographics

At the time of the 2010 census, Riversdale had a population of 229. Of these, 39.3% were Caucasian, 35.8% Mestizo, 8.7% Mopan Maya, 7.9% Mixed, 1.7% Asian, 1.7% Ketchi Maya, 1.3% African, 1.3% Creole, 0.4% East Indian, 0.4% Yucatec Maya, 0.4% Mennonite and 0.4% others.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population and Household. Statistical Institute of Belize.
  2. Web site: Redatam::CELADE, ECLAC - United Nations. redatam.sib.org.bz.