San Pablo, Orange Walk Explained

Official Name:San Pablo
Pushpin Map:Belize
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Orange Walk District
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:926
Timezone:Central
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:18.2097°N -88.5617°W

San Pablo is a village in the Orange Walk District of the nation of Belize. At the 2000 census the population was 926. The people of the village are mainly of Yucatec Maya(Maya Mestizo) Descent. Most of the villagers of San Pablo speak Spanish inside the village but they also understand English. Many of the elders continue speaking Yucatec Maya.

The village had milpas since 1886 but was permanently settled around 1915 by Maya people who came from the Caste War of Yucatán. Many before reaching San Pablo, lived a semi Nomadic life moving from one place toanother seeking new land to do milpas and the search for peace.

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