Belmopan , estimated population 20,000, is the capital of Belize. Belmopan is located at , at at an altitude of 76 metres (250 ft) above sea level. Belmopan was constructed just to the east of Belize River, 80 km (50 miles) inland from the former capital, the port of Belize City, after that city's (...) (from Wikipedia)